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Ocean Dynamic Topography
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September 13, 2010
Ocean Dynamic Topography
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This is an artist's concept of the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft.
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Jason-1 Altimeter
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TOPEX/Poseidon Line Drawing
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These photos were taken during the Payload Attach Fitting (PAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/14/01) Photos: Scott Michel
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Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft processing
OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna
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Jason-1 TRSR
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The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite sits in front of a testing chamber where mission team members tested whether the spacecraft could endure the loud sounds it will encounter during launch.
Testing of Sentintel-6 Michael Freilich satellite
Mike Davis in front of the faring
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Jason-3 Satellite Prepared For Launch
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High Resolution Jason-1 launch images
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These photos were taken during the Payload Attach Fitting (PAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/14/01) Photos: Scott Michel
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Radiometer Installation Team - April 2007
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High Resolution Jason-1 launch images
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The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Nov. 21, 2020, at 9:17 a.m. PST
Sentinel-6 Launch
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