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Jason-3 on the Launch Pad
Published:
January 17, 2016
Jason-3 on the Launch Pad
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This illustration shows the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft in orbit above Earth with its deployable solar panels extended.
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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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This artist's concept show Jason-3 over France.
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Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project
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The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Nov. 21, 2020, at 9:17 a.m. PST
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Sea Surface Height
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Radiometer Install - Jan. 2007
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Jason-1 in full flight configuration
Jason-1 in full flight configuration
Jason-3 Launch
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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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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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OSTM/Jason-2 Artist's Concept
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OSTM/Jason-2 Artist's Concept
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