Atlas SLV-3C Centaur | OAO 2
Launch Successful
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Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
Dec. 7, 1968, 8:40 a.m. - Dec. 7, 1968, 8:40 a.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Dec. 7, 1968, 8:40 a.m. - Dec. 7, 1968, 8:40 a.m.
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