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OSTM/Jason-2 Line Drawing
Published:
September 13, 2010
OSTM/Jason-2 Line Drawing
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The Antonov cargo aircraft carrying the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite touches down on the runway at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Sept. 24, 2020.
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These photos were taken during the Dual Payload Attach Fitting (DPAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/13/01) Photos: Scott Michel
These photos were taken during the Dual Payload Attach Fitting (DPAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/13/01) Photos: Scott Michel
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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Jason-1 launch images
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OSTM/Jason-2 GPSP
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 at Vandenberg Air Force Base carrying the Jason-3 spacecraft. Liftoff was at 10:42 a.m. PST (1:42 p.m. EST).
Liftoff of Jason-3
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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
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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Variability of Ocean Dynamic Topography
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Radiometer Install - Jan. 2007
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Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project
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TOPEX/Poseidon Artist's Concept
TOPEX/Poseidon Artist's Concept
This artist's concept shows Jason-3 over the California coast.
Jason-3 over California
Water Vapor
Water Vapor
These photos were taken during the Payload Attach Fitting (PAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/14/01) Photos: Scott Michel
These photos were taken during the Payload Attach Fitting (PAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/14/01) Photos: Scott Michel
Jason-1 in full flight configuration
Jason-1 in full flight configuration
Bringing Satellite Data Down to Earth
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Jason-1 TRSR
Jason-1 TRSR
Jason-3 Lifts Off!
Jason-3 Lifts Off!
