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MISSIONS - OSTM/Jason-2 Launch

OSTM/Jason-2 launched June 20, 2008 from Vandenberg Air Force Base. The launch vehicle was a United Launch Alliance Delta II (PDF).

Learn more at Delta II: Countdown 101

OSTM/Jason-2 launch vehicle - artists concept

OSTM/Jason-2 Update:
06.20.08 -- The OSTM/Jason-2 spacecraft is speeding toward orbit after a perfect liftoff atop a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket. The mission began with an on-time launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California at 12:46 a.m. PDT.
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view launch VIEW THE LAUNCH
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Pre-launch Activities PRE-LAUNCH ACTIVITIES
Assembly through pre-launch activities
OSTM launch sequence LAUNCH SEQUENCE
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OSTM Press Kit PRESS KIT (PDF 1.3 MB)
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OSTM Newsletter OSTM NEWSLETTER (PDF 4.9 MB)
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