Zenit | Galaxy 16
Launch Successful
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June 18, 2006, 7:50 a.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
June 18, 2006, 7:50 a.m. - June 18, 2006, 7:50 a.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
June 18, 2006, 7:50 a.m. - June 18, 2006, 7:50 a.m.
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