Thor DM-21 Ablestar | Transit 1B
Launch Successful
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Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
April 13, 1960, 12:02 p.m. - April 13, 1960, 12:02 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
April 13, 1960, 12:02 p.m. - April 13, 1960, 12:02 p.m.
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