Jason-3

Bringing Satellite Data Down to Earth

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

Poseidon-3 Altimeter

TOPEX/Poseidon Radiometer

TOPEX/Poseidon Line Drawing

For NASA scientist Severine Fournier, studying our planet knows no borders.

Headed for Orbit!

The joint U.S.-European Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich is the next in a line of Earth-observing satellites that will collect the most accurate data yet on sea level and how it changes over time. With ...

OSTM/Jason-2 Spacecraft

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.

Water Vapor

Radiometer Install - April 2007

OSTM/Jason-2 Artist's Concept

Jason-3 Ready for Launch

Jason-1: First Image

This artist's concept shows Jason-3 over the California coast.

Experts from NASA, ESA, EUMETSAT, and NOAA discuss the upcoming launch of Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich in a recorded live broadcast

Wave Height

Ariane 42P launch vehicle

TOPEX/Poseidon Launch

t - 7 minutes - Photo: Tom Shain

TOPEX/Poseidon Ground Tracks

Jason-1 DORIS

Jason-1 on top of the DPAF

OSTM/Jason-2 LRA