Ariane 42P launch vehicle

High Resolution Jason-1 launch images

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

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

High Resolution Jason-1 launch images

Wind Speed

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

TOPEX/Poseidon Line Drawing

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

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

Sea Level

Jason-3 Ready for Launch

Jason-1 Spacecraft Animation

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. 

Jason-1: LRA instrument

High Resolution Jason-1 launch images

TOPEX/Poseidon Poster (no text)

OSTM/Jason-2 GPSP

TOPEX/Poseidon Artist's Concept

OSTM/Jason-2 GPSP

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

Jason-3 Satellite Prepared For Launch

Mission team members perform acoustic tests of the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite in a chamber outfitted with giant speakers that blast the spacecraft with sound. This is to ensure that the ...

Jason-1: TRSR instrument

Jason-1 in full flight configuration

OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna