Little Joe | LJ-2
Launch Successful
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Dec. 4, 1959, 4:20 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
Dec. 4, 1959, 4:20 p.m. - Dec. 4, 1959, 4:20 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Dec. 4, 1959, 4:20 p.m. - Dec. 4, 1959, 4:20 p.m.
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