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TOPEX/Poseidon Launch
Published:
August 10, 2000
TOPEX/Poseidon Launch
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This artist's concept shows Jason-3 over the California coast.
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Jason-1 Launch Configuration
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Recorded live launch broadcast of Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich
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Jason-3 on the Launch Pad
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Jason-3 3D Model
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TOPEX/Poseidon 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 Line Drawing
Jason-1 Line Drawing
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QuickTime VR of TOPEX/Poseidon
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Early morning at the launch pad
Early morning at the launch pad
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The Falcon 9 protective payload fairing containing the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite
Payload fairing containing the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite
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High Resolution Jason-1 launch images
High Resolution Jason-1 launch images
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)
The SpaceX Falcon 9 with the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite is lifted to vertical at Space Launch Complex 4
Sentinel-6 on pad at SLC-4, VAFB
