Timeline of SMAP mission

  • SMAP proposed at NASA workshop

    SMAP is one of four first-tier missions recommended by the National Research Council's Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space
  • Phase A begins

  • JPL selected as lead implementation center1

  • Phase B begins

  • Completes physical design review

  • Key Decision point c is passed; phase c begins

  • Completes critical design review

  • System integration review

  • Phase D begins

  • Satellite Launch

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    Data collection