OSTM/Jason-2 DORIS

Jason-1 DORIS

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

Altimeter Applications - JPL Open House '99

Early morning at the launch pad

Jason-1 atop the Delta II Photo: Tom Shain

Jason-1 Artists Concept

OSTM/Jason-2 Artist's Concept

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

OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna

Bringing Satellite Data Down to Earth

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

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.

OSTM/Jason-2 Line Drawing

OSTM/Jason-2 LRA

Jason-1 in full flight configuration

Jason-3 Satellite Prepared For Launch

OSTM/Jason-2 GPSP

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

Jason-3

Inside half of the Delta Clam shell faring

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

Headed for Orbit!

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

TOPEX/Poseidon DORIS

Mike Davis in front of the faring