TOPEX/Poseidon Radiometer

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

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TOPEX/Poseidon DORIS

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket

This artist's concept show Jason-3 over the Amazon.

OSTM/Jason-2 DORIS

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

Ocean Dynamic Topography

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.

TOPEX/Poseidon launch

Variability of Ocean Dynamic Topography

TOPEX/Poseidon GPS

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. 

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

Jason-1 launch images

OSTM/Jason-2 Artist's Concept

Headed for Orbit!

Jason-3 Satellite Prepared For Launch

Jason-1 in full flight configuration

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

Jason-1: JMR instrument

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Nov. 21, 2020, at 9:17 a.m. PST

OSTM/Jason-2 GPSP

Applications of Spaceborne Altimetry

Jason-1 on top of the DPAF