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TOPEX/Poseidon Launch
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August 10, 2000
TOPEX/Poseidon Launch
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Jason-1 atop the Delta II Photo: Tom Shain
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Jason-1 readies for launch in its bay at Vandenberg, AFB (10/31/01)
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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
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