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Jason-3 Animation
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JPL-Caltech
Published:
April 9, 2015
Jason-3 Animation
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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 in full flight configuration
Jason-1 in full flight configuration
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Jason-3 Lifts Off!
High Resolution Jason-1 launch images
High Resolution Jason-1 launch images
Early morning at the launch pad
Early morning at the launch pad
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