Jason-1: TRSR instrument

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

Oceans' Role in Climate - Jason-1

Jason-3 Satellite Prepared For Launch

TOPEX/Poseidon LRA

Watch the Jason-3 Mission Briefing from Friday, Jan 15, 2016 - panelists gave an overview of the Jason-3 mission.

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

Jason-1: LRA instrument

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

OSTM/Jason-2 Line Drawing

Jason-3

OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna

Radiometer Install - Jan. 2007

Jason-1 Artists Concept

Jason-1 launch images

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

Sea Level

Jason-3 Animation

Jason-1 DORIS

Jason-1 in full flight configuration

Wave Height

Bringing Satellite Data Down to Earth

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket

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

TOPEX/Poseidon Launch