Jason-3 Animation

Jason-1: LRA instrument

A look at how NASA is dealing with the threat of sea level rise to its coastal infrastructure.

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.

The Jason-2 satellite sees something brewing in the Pacific. Researchers say it could be a significant El Niño with implications for global weather and climate.

Jason-3 on the Launch Pad

Karl and Seymour learn how carbon dioxide is formed in this sketch from The Lollygaggers, a global warming sketch comedy.

Decades of Discovery - How altimeters help us every day.

Jason-1 launch images

This artist's concept show Jason-3 over France.

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Launch footage

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, topped with the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite secured inside its payload fairing, is rolled to Space Launch Complex 4

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

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

Earth’s global sea levels are rising – and are doing so at an accelerating rate.

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Jason-1 Poster

Sea Surface Height 01/2006-04/2010

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

In many communities in the U.S., sea level rise is already a factor in people’s lives in the form of high-tide flooding.

TOPEX/Poseidon Artist's Concept

Our planet is changing. Our ocean is rising. And it affects us all. That’s why a new international satellite will continue the decades-long watch over our global ocean and help us better understand...

Jason-1 Launch - Artists Concept

Jason-1 in full flight configuration

Jason-1: JMR instrument

SSH and SST - Indian Ocean