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September 13, 2010
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OSTM/Jason-2 LRA
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Sentinel-6 on pad at SLC-4, VAFB
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: LRA instrument
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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.
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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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Jason-1 on top of the DPAF
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Jason-1 TRSR
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OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna
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