Atlas IIAS | NROL-12
Launch Successful
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Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
Oct. 11, 2001, 2:32 a.m. - Oct. 11, 2001, 2:32 a.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Oct. 11, 2001, 2:32 a.m. - Oct. 11, 2001, 2:32 a.m.
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