Atlas Agena B | Ranger 3
Launch Successful
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Jan. 26, 1962, 8:30 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
Jan. 26, 1962, 8:30 p.m. - Jan. 26, 1962, 8:30 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Jan. 26, 1962, 8:30 p.m. - Jan. 26, 1962, 8:30 p.m.
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