OSTM/Jason-2 GPSP

OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna

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

Early morning at the launch pad

Jason-1 on top of the DPAF

Jason-3 on the Launch Pad

Radiometer Install - April 2007

Applications of Spaceborne Altimetry

Jason-1 Launch Configuration

Sea Level

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

OSTM/Jason-2 LRA

High Resolution Jason-1 launch images

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

Jason-1: TRSR instrument

Jason-1 DORIS

The Antonov cargo aircraft carrying the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite touches down on the runway at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Sept. 24, 2020. 

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

Jason-3

Water Vapor

t - 12 minutes

OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna

Ocean Dynamic Topography

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 Radiometer Antenna

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