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Jason-3 Animation
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JPL-Caltech
Published:
April 9, 2015
Jason-3 Animation
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The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite sits in front of a testing chamber where mission team members tested whether the spacecraft could endure the loud sounds it will encounter during launch.
Testing of Sentintel-6 Michael Freilich satellite
Jason-3
Jason-3
Mike Davis in front of the faring
Mike Davis in front of the faring
This artist's concept show Jason-3 over the Amazon.
Jason-3 over the Amazon
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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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TOPEX/Poseidon Ground Tracks
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Jason-1 atop the Delta II Photo: Tom Shain
Jason-1 atop the Delta II Photo: Tom Shain
Jason-1 Launch - Artists Concept
Jason-1 Launch - Artists Concept
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TOPEX/Poseidon Artist's Concept
TOPEX/Poseidon Artist's Concept
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Sea Surface Height Anomalies and Global Mean Sea Level
The Falcon 9 protective payload fairing containing the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite
Payload fairing containing the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite
El Niño/La Niña - (12/1996 - 01/2000)
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Jason-3 Ready for Launch
Jason-3 Ready for Launch
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Launch footage
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Launch Footage
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, topped with the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite secured inside its payload fairing, is rolled to Space Launch Complex 4
Sentinel-6 Rollout at SLC-4, VAFB
Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project
Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, topped with the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite secured inside its payload fairing, is rolled to Space Launch Complex 4
Sentinel-6 Rollout at SLC-4, VAFB
High Resolution Jason-1 launch images
High Resolution Jason-1 launch images
Jason-3
Jason-3
