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Jason-3
Published:
January 14, 2016
Artist's rendering of Jason-3.
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Jason-1 in full flight configuration
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
These photos were taken during the Dual Payload Attach Fitting (DPAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/13/01) Photos: Scott Michel
Jason-3 Satellite Prepared For Launch
Jason-3 Satellite Prepared For Launch
TOPEX/Poseidon Mission to Planet Earth
TOPEX/Poseidon Mission to Planet Earth
Sea Level
Sea Level
Applications of Spaceborne Altimetry
Applications of Spaceborne Altimetry
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich will join a long-standing family of Earth observing satellites from NASA and European partners.
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite Family Tree
TOPEX/Poseidon LRA
TOPEX/Poseidon LRA
Jason-1: LRA instrument
Jason-1: LRA 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
Sentinel-6 Launch
Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project
Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project
TOPEX/Poseidon Artist's Concept
TOPEX/Poseidon Artist's Concept
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).
Liftoff of Jason-3
Radiometer Install - April 2007
Radiometer Install - April 2007
This artist's concept show Jason-3 over the Amazon.
Jason-3 over the Amazon
This artist's concept show Jason-3 over France.
Jason-3 over France
Ariane 42P launch vehicle
Ariane 42P launch vehicle
Variability of Ocean Dynamic Topography
Variability of Ocean Dynamic Topography
High Resolution Jason-1 launch images
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.
Sentinel-6 Spacecraft Arrival/Offload
Radiometer Install - Jan. 2007
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
These photos were taken during the Payload Attach Fitting (PAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/14/01) Photos: Scott Michel
Jason-1: TRSR instrument
Jason-1: TRSR instrument
OSTM/Jason-2 Artist's Concept
OSTM/Jason-2 Artist's Concept
This illustration shows the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft in orbit above Earth with its deployable solar panels extended.
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Artist's Rendering