The GPM Core Observatory has left NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and embarked upon its long journey to Japan where it will launch in early 2014. Science writer Ellen Gray and producer Michael Starobin are travelling along with the spacecraft and documenting its trip with photos, videos, and blog posts. Keep checking this page to stay updated on GPM's journey to launch. 

"GPM in Japan, the Road to Launch" Blog Posts 

GPM Doing Well, Time to Color in the Eyes - March 2nd, 2014

Safe Journey, GPM! - February 27th, 2014

Clear Skies for GPM's Launch - February 26th, 2014

Blessings for a Safe and Successful Mission - February 26th 2014

GPM’s Launch Rehearsal - February 23rd, 2014

Live from Tanegashima, a New Precipitation Satellite is Ready to Launch - February 22nd 2014

A Tanegashima Thanksgiving - December 17th 2013

GPM in Japan: Let it Be - December 13th 2013

GPM's Clean Room Mechanics - December 5th, 2013

Tanegashima Outside Inside - November 30th, 2013

Satellite in the House: GPM Arrives at Tanegashima Space Center - November 29th, 2013

Kyushu Crossing - November 28th, 2013

Getting to Kitakyushu Airport - November 27th, 2013: 

The Alaskan Detour - November 26th, 2013​ 

GPM Takes its First (Air) Flight - November 26th, 2013​ 

"To: Japan, Love: GSFC" - November 25th, 2013​

Press Releases

Ready, Set, Space! -- NASA's GPM Satellite Begins Journey

NASA Delivers Precipitation Satellite to Japan for 2014 Launch

Videos

Credits:

Ellen Gray
Michael Starobin