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September 13, 2010
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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
These photos were taken during the Dual Payload Attach Fitting (DPAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/13/01) Photos: Scott Michel
TOPEX/Poseidon Radiometer
TOPEX/Poseidon Radiometer
TOPEX/Poseidon Altimeter
TOPEX/Poseidon Altimeter
Ocean Dynamic Topography
Ocean Dynamic Topography
Mike Davis in front of the faring
Mike Davis in front of the faring
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
High Resolution Jason-1 launch images
High Resolution Jason-1 launch images
Radiometer Install - April 2007
Radiometer Install - April 2007
These photos were taken during the Payload Attach Fitting (PAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/14/01) Photos: Scott Michel
These photos were taken during the Payload Attach Fitting (PAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/14/01) Photos: Scott Michel
Applications of Spaceborne Altimetry
Applications of Spaceborne Altimetry
Jason-1 Lithograph
Jason-1 Lithograph
Spacecraft processing
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft processing
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
The Falcon 9 protective payload fairing containing the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite
Payload fairing containing the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite
These photos were taken during the Payload Attach Fitting (PAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/14/01) Photos: Scott Michel
These photos were taken during the Payload Attach Fitting (PAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/14/01) Photos: Scott Michel
Jason-1 on top of the DPAF
Jason-1 on top of the DPAF
These photos were taken during the Payload Attach Fitting (PAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/14/01) Photos: Scott Michel
These photos were taken during the Payload Attach Fitting (PAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/14/01) Photos: Scott Michel
Jason-3 on the Launch Pad
Jason-3 on the Launch Pad
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
Water Vapor
Water Vapor
TOPEX/Poseidon LRA
TOPEX/Poseidon LRA
Jason-1 launch images
Jason-1 launch images
Headed for Orbit!
Headed for Orbit!
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)
Ariane 42P launch vehicle
Ariane 42P launch vehicle