TOPEX/Poseidon GPS

High Resolution Jason-1 launch images

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 Altimeter

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

Jason-3 on the Launch Pad

OSTM/Jason-2 Artist's Concept

Jason-1 in full flight configuration

OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna

Altimeter Applications - JPL Open House '99

Ocean Dynamic Topography

TOPEX/Poseidon Mission to Planet Earth

Sea Surface Height

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

OSTM/Jason-2 GPSP

Jason-1: TRSR instrument

Radiometer Install - Jan. 2007

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

Inside half of the Delta Clam shell faring

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

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

Radiometer Installation Team - April 2007

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

Ariane 42P launch vehicle

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.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket