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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
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JPL selected as lead implementation center1
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Phase B begins
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Completes physical design review
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Key Decision point c is passed; phase c begins
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Completes critical design review
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System integration review
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Phase D begins
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Satellite Launch
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Period: to
Data collection