Atlas Agena B | Samos-E6 2
Launch Successful
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June 17, 1962, 6:14 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
June 17, 1962, 6:14 p.m. - June 17, 1962, 6:14 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
June 17, 1962, 6:14 p.m. - June 17, 1962, 6:14 p.m.
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