Atlas SLV-3 Agena D | ATS 2
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Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
April 6, 1967, 3:23 a.m. - April 6, 1967, 3:23 a.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
April 6, 1967, 3:23 a.m. - April 6, 1967, 3:23 a.m.
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