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Jason-1 Spacecraft Animation
Published:
October 31, 2001
Jason-1 Spacecraft Animation
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Jason-1 readies for launch in its bay at Vandenberg, AFB (10/31/01)
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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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Jason-1: JMR instrument
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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
These photos were taken during the Payload Attach Fitting (PAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/14/01) Photos: Scott Michel
Jason-1 readies for launch in its bay at Vandenberg, AFB (10/31/01)
Jason-1 readies for launch in its bay at Vandenberg, AFB (10/31/01)
t - 7 minutes - Photo: Tom Shain
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Jason-3
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Oceans of Climate Change
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It’s not only water processes that play a role in global sea level rise – ground movements can play a significant role as well.
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The SpaceX Falcon 9 with the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite is lifted to vertical at Space Launch Complex 4
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Ice covers 10 percent of Earth's surface and helps moderate the planet's temperature.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite is lifted to vertical at Space Launch Complex 4
Sentinel-6 on pad at SLC-4, VAFB
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