Jason-1 Lithograph

Mike Davis in front of the faring

OSTM/Jason-2 DORIS

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

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 ...

Recorded live launch broadcast of Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich

TOPEX/Poseidon Artist's Concept

Jason-3 Satellite Prepared For Launch

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

Wind Speed

Jason-1 Altimeter

TOPEX/Poseidon LRA

TOPEX/Poseidon Line Drawing

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).

This artist's concept shows Jason-3 over the California coast.

Radiometer Install - April 2007

In this illustration, the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft - the world's latest sea-level satellite - orbits Earth with its deployable solar panels extended.

Jason-3 on the Launch Pad

Jason-1 TRSR

Variability of Ocean Dynamic Topography

These photos were taken during the Dual Payload Attach Fitting (DPAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/13/01) Photos: Scott Michel

Sea Surface Height

High Resolution Jason-1 launch images

OSTM/Jason-2 Artist's Concept

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

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