Jason-1 launch images

Ariane 42P launch vehicle

Radiometer Install - April 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

Jason-1: LRA instrument

The joint U.S.-European Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich is the next in a line of Earth-observing satellites that will collect the most accurate data yet on sea level and how it changes over time. With ...

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

Jason-1 Altimeter

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

Early morning at the launch pad

Watch the Jason-3 Science Briefing from Friday, Jan 15, 2016 - panelists discussed the science and research of the Jason-3 mission.

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

TOPEX/Poseidon Artist's Concept

Jason-1 Spacecraft Animation

TOPEX/Poseidon over Earth

Water Vapor

Ocean Dynamic Topography

Jason-1 Lithograph

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

Jason-1 Launch Configuration

Jason-1: TRSR instrument

OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna

Jason-1 in full flight configuration

Jason-1 on top of the DPAF

Sea Level

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich will join a long-standing family of Earth observing satellites from NASA and European partners.