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Libya

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Libya

Launch Vehicles
R-11
Launch Sites
Tripoli, Tawiwa, Wheelus AFB

Chronology

5 events

1986 April 15

Launch Site: Tripoli. LV Family: R-11. Launch Vehicle: R-17.
  • Lampedusa - . Nation: Libya. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1986 April 15

Launch Site: Tripoli. LV Family: R-11. Launch Vehicle: R-17.
  • Lampedusa - . Nation: Libya. Apogee: 100 km (60 mi).

1998 May 1

  • Discovery of Dar al Gani 476 (Mars Meteorite) - . Nation: Libya.

1999 August 21

  • Discovery of Dar al Gani 975 (Mars Meteorite) - . Nation: Libya.

2000 January 24

  • Discovery of Dhofar 019 Meteorite (Mars Meteorite) - . Nation: Libya.