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TOPEX/Poseidon Radiometer

Radiometer Install - Jan. 2007

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite is lifted to vertical at Space Launch Complex 4

Oceans' Role in Climate - Jason-1

The SpaceX Falcon 9 with the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite is lifted to vertical at Space Launch Complex 4

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

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. 

TOPEX/Poseidon Altimeter

This artist's concept show Jason-3 over the Amazon.

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

To provide scientists with essential information about global and regional changes in the seas, NASA will launch the Jason-3 satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

Jason-1 launch images

High Resolution Jason-1 launch images

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 at Vandenberg Air Force Base carrying the Jason-3 spacecraft. Liftoff was at 10:42 a.m. PST (1:42 p.m. EST).

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

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 Dual Payload Attach Fitting (DPAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/13/01) Photos: Scott Michel

Ocean Dynamic Topography

OSTM/Jason-2 Artist's Concept

For NASA scientist Severine Fournier, studying our planet knows no borders.

Jason-1 in full flight configuration

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Launch footage

Altimeter Applications - JPL Open House '99

TOPEX/Poseidon Poster (no text)

Jason-1 Launch Configuration