Vostok-L 8K72 | Luna-1
Launch Successful
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Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
Jan. 2, 1959, 4:41 p.m. - Jan. 2, 1959, 4:41 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Jan. 2, 1959, 4:41 p.m. - Jan. 2, 1959, 4:41 p.m.
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