Jason-1: JMR instrument

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

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

Jason-1 TRSR

Jason-1 DORIS

TOPEX/Poseidon launch

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

OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna

Variability of Ocean Dynamic Topography

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.

Recorded live launch broadcast of Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich

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 ...

Bringing Satellite Data Down to Earth

Jason-3 3D Model

Jason-3

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, topped with the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite secured inside its payload fairing, is rolled to Space Launch Complex 4

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. 

Inside half of the Delta Clam shell faring

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket

TOPEX/Poseidon Launch

Jason-1 Launch - Artists Concept

Ocean Dynamic Topography

Applications of Spaceborne Altimetry

Jason-1 in full flight configuration

The Falcon 9 protective payload fairing containing the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite

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