Soyuz U | Foton 11 & Mirka
Launch Successful
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Oct. 9, 1997, 5:59 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
Oct. 9, 1997, 5:59 p.m. - Oct. 9, 1997, 5:59 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Oct. 9, 1997, 5:59 p.m. - Oct. 9, 1997, 5:59 p.m.
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