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TOPEX/Poseidon Launch
Published:
August 10, 2000
TOPEX/Poseidon 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
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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