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Jason

retired
Science ExplorationLEOCOSPAR 2001-055ALaunched 12/7/2001
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
Jason/TIMED
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7920-10
Launch Date
12/7/2001
Last Contact
7/1/2013
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
1,324 km
Inclination
66.05 deg
Dry Mass
472 kg
Total Mass
500 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Science Exploration
Payload Category
SCI
Payload Class
C
Organizations
Operator
French Space Agency (CNES)
Manufacturer
Thales Alenia Space
Registry
COSPAR ID
2001-055A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/563
Track
Mentions
112
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