NASA | GPM's Journey to Japan

The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission involved transporting the Core Observatory from the USA to Japan. The journey included a flight on a cargo plane, a weather delay in Anchorage, and a sea voyage to Goshima Island. The observatory was then transported to the Space Center for unpacking and testing, ensuring it was ready for launch.

How did the GPM team ensure that the core observatory was ready for launch?

What was the final destination of the GPM core observatory after its journey?