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1997 in spaceflight
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This article outlines notable events occurring in 1997 in spaceflight, including major launches and EVAs.
Quick Facts Orbital launches, First ...
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Orbital launches | |
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First | 12 January |
Last | 24 December |
Total | 89 |
Successes | 83 |
Failures | 3 |
Partial failures | 3 |
Catalogued | 86 |
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Rockets | |
Maiden flights | M-V Titan IVB VLS-1 Taepodong-1 |
Retirements | Atlas I |
Crewed flights | |
Orbital | 10 |
Total travellers | 51 |
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