Ariane 44LP | Inmarsat-3 F5 & Brasilsat B3
Launch Successful
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Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
Feb. 4, 1998, 11:29 p.m. - Feb. 4, 1998, 11:29 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Feb. 4, 1998, 11:29 p.m. - Feb. 4, 1998, 11:29 p.m.
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