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Jason-1: LRA instrument
Published:
September 13, 2010
Jason-1: LRA instrument
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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
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This is an artist's concept of the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft.
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