Wind Speed

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Jason-3 Lifts Off!

Jason-3 Launch

The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite sits in front of a testing chamber where mission team members tested whether the spacecraft could endure the loud sounds it will encounter during launch.

Jason-3

Ariane 42P launch vehicle

Jason-1 readies for launch in its bay at Vandenberg, AFB (10/31/01)

Jason-1 launch images

These photos were taken during the Dual Payload Attach Fitting (DPAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/13/01) Photos: Scott Michel

OSTM/Jason-2 Artist's Concept

Spacecraft processing

Headed for Orbit!

The Falcon 9 protective payload fairing containing the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite

Jason-1 LRA

This artist's concept shows Jason-3 over the California coast.

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, topped with the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite secured inside its payload fairing, is rolled to Space Launch Complex 4

These photos were taken during the Dual Payload Attach Fitting (DPAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/13/01) Photos: Scott Michel

Ocean Dynamic Topography

Our Rising Seas infographic (version 2020)

Jason-3

Radiometer Install - Jan. 2007

TOPEX/Poseidon Artist's Concept

Jason-1: JMR instrument

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Jason-3 Satellite Prepared For Launch