Thor DM-21 Ablestar | Transit 3A
Launch Failure
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Instantaneous launch window.
Launch Window
Nov. 30, 1960, 7:50 p.m. - Nov. 30, 1960, 7:50 p.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
Nov. 30, 1960, 7:50 p.m. - Nov. 30, 1960, 7:50 p.m.
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