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September 13, 2010
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Our planet is changing. Our ocean is rising. And it affects us all. That’s why a new international satellite will continue the decades-long watch over our global ocean and help us better understand...
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Jason-1 readies for launch in its bay at Vandenberg, AFB (10/31/01)
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Jason-1 launch images
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This artist's concept show Jason-3 over France.
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TOPEX/Poseidon GPS
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OSTM/Jason-2 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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Jason-1 TRSR
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