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TOPEX/Poseidon Launch
Published:
August 10, 2000
TOPEX/Poseidon Launch
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Jason-1 in full flight configuration
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Jason-3 on the Launch Pad
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Liftoff of Jason-3
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TOPEX/Poseidon launch
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