Proton-K/DM | Ekran
Launch Successful
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Dec. 26, 1980, 11:49 a.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
Dec. 26, 1980, 11:49 a.m. - Dec. 26, 1980, 11:49 a.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Dec. 26, 1980, 11:49 a.m. - Dec. 26, 1980, 11:49 a.m.
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