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Jason-3
Published:
January 15, 2016
Artist's concept of Jason-3.
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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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High Resolution Jason-1 launch images
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Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project
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In this illustration, the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft - the world's latest sea-level satellite - orbits Earth with its deployable solar panels extended.
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite Orbits Earth (Illustration)
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-3 Lifts Off!
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Spacecraft processing
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft processing
TOPEX/Poseidon over Earth
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Jason-1 readies for launch in its bay at Vandenberg, AFB (10/31/01)
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The Antonov cargo aircraft carrying the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite touches down on the runway at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Sept. 24, 2020.
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This artist's concept show Jason-3 over the Amazon.
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TOPEX/Poseidon Launch
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Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project
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Jason-1 on top of the DPAF
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Recorded live launch broadcast of Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich
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