Jason-1 Artists Concept

Variability of Ocean Dynamic Topography

Jason-1: First Image

Water Vapor

OSTM/Jason-2 LRA

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 Payload Attach Fitting (PAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/14/01) Photos: Scott Michel

QuickTime VR of TOPEX/Poseidon

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

Headed for Orbit!

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

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.

Ocean Dynamic Topography

Sea Surface Height

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

Jason-1 atop the Delta II Photo: Tom Shain

Jason-1 Altimeter

Radiometer Rework - April 2007

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

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

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket

This is an artist's concept of the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft.

Jason-3 Ready for Launch

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

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

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.