Ocean Dynamic Topography

Jason-1 DORIS

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

TOPEX/Poseidon Artist's Concept

Ariane 42P launch vehicle

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.

These photos were taken during the Payload Attach Fitting (PAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/14/01) Photos: Scott Michel

Water Vapor

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

Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project

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

Launched on January 17, 2016, Jason-3 is a partnership that includes NOAA, NASA, CNES, and EUMETSAT.  The map shown here was generated using sea surface height measurements from the first 10 days (...

Early morning at the launch pad

Sea Level

Ionospheric Total Electron Content

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket

Jason-1 atop the Delta II Photo: Tom Shain

Jason-1: TRSR instrument

OSTM/Jason-2 LRA

OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna

Jason-3 Lifts Off!

Jason-1: First Image

In this illustration, the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft - the world's latest sea-level satellite - orbits Earth with its deployable solar panels extended.

TOPEX/Poseidon over Earth

Radiometer Install - Jan. 2007

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