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September 13, 2010
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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
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...
Behind the Spacecraft – Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Launch footage
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Launch Footage
Jason-1 Altimeter
Jason-1 Altimeter
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich will join a long-standing family of Earth observing satellites from NASA and European partners.
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite Family Tree
Ocean Dynamic Topography
Ocean Dynamic Topography
Water Vapor
Water Vapor
This artist's concept show Jason-3 over France.
Jason-3 over France
Jason-1 launch images
Jason-1 launch images
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
Applications of Spaceborne Altimetry
Applications of Spaceborne Altimetry
Jason-3 Launch
Jason-3 Launch
Jason-1 launch images
Jason-1 launch images
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)
This artist's concept show Jason-3 over the Amazon.
Jason-3 over the Amazon
Jason-1 LRA
Jason-1 LRA
The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite sits in front of a testing chamber where mission team members tested whether the spacecraft could endure the loud sounds it will encounter during launch.
Testing of Sentintel-6 Michael Freilich satellite
TOPEX/Poseidon DORIS
TOPEX/Poseidon DORIS
TOPEX/Poseidon Radiometer
TOPEX/Poseidon Radiometer
Jason-1 Radiometer
Jason-1 Radiometer
Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project
Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project
Watch the Jason-3 Mission Briefing from Friday, Jan 15, 2016 - panelists gave an overview of the Jason-3 mission.
Getting To Know Jason-3
Early morning at the launch pad
Early morning at the launch pad
OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna
OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna
Ocean Dynamic Topography
Ocean Dynamic Topography