Jason-1 launch images

Our planet is changing. Our ocean is rising. And it affects us all. That’s why a new international satellite will continue the decades-long watch over our global ocean and help us better understand...

OSTM/Jason-2 DORIS

QuickTime VR of TOPEX/Poseidon

The ocean-observing Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Nov. 21, 2020 at 12:17 p.m. EST

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

Water Vapor

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

Jason-3 Ready for Launch

TOPEX/Poseidon LRA

Jason-1 Radiometer

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

Mike Davis in front of the faring

Altimeter Mission Series

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Launch footage

TOPEX/Poseidon over Earth

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 in full flight configuration

High Resolution Jason-1 launch images

Sea Surface Height

Ocean Dynamic Topography

A key ocean observation satellite has been named after Earth scientist Michael Freilich

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Experts from NASA, ESA, EUMETSAT, and NOAA discuss the upcoming launch of Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich in a recorded live broadcast

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