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OSTM/Jason-2 GPSP
Published:
September 13, 2010
OSTM/Jason-2 GPSP
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket
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Launching aboard the joint U.S.-European Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite is NASA’s next instrument that will help improve weather forecasting.
Using GPS to Improve Weather Forecasts
OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna
OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna
Jason-1 Artists Concept
Jason-1 Artists Concept
Jason-1 readies for launch in its bay at Vandenberg, AFB (10/31/01)
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
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.
Sentinel-6 Spacecraft Arrival/Offload
Jason-1 LRA
Jason-1 LRA
Jason-1 on top of the DPAF
Jason-1 on top of the DPAF
TOPEX/Poseidon over Earth
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
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
Early morning at the launch pad
OSTM/Jason-2 Artist's Concept
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.
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Artist's Rendering
Radiometer Install - Jan. 2007
Radiometer Install - Jan. 2007
OSTM/Jason-2 LRA
OSTM/Jason-2 LRA
Jason-3 Ready for Launch
Jason-3 Ready for Launch
Bringing Satellite Data Down to Earth
Bringing Satellite Data Down to Earth
TOPEX/Poseidon launch
TOPEX/Poseidon launch
Sea Level
Sea Level
OSTM/Jason-2 GPSP
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
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
OSTM/Jason-2 DORIS
Jason-1 launch images
Jason-1 launch images