OSTM/Jason-2 GPSP

Jason-3

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket

Launching aboard the joint U.S.-European Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite is NASA’s next instrument that will help improve weather forecasting.

OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna

Jason-1 Artists Concept

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

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

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.

Jason-1 LRA

Jason-1 on top of the DPAF

TOPEX/Poseidon over Earth

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

Early morning at the launch pad

OSTM/Jason-2 Artist's Concept

This illustration shows the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft in orbit above Earth with its deployable solar panels extended.

Radiometer Install - Jan. 2007

OSTM/Jason-2 LRA

Jason-3 Ready for Launch

Bringing Satellite Data Down to Earth

TOPEX/Poseidon launch

Sea Level

OSTM/Jason-2 GPSP

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

OSTM/Jason-2 DORIS

Jason-1 launch images