Jason-3

Ocean Dynamic Topography

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

Jason-3 on the Launch Pad

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

OSTM/Jason-2 GPSP

Jason-1 in full flight configuration

Jason-1 Radiometer

TOPEX/Poseidon Poster (no text)

To provide scientists with essential information about global and regional changes in the seas, NASA will launch the Jason-3 satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

Jason-3 3D Model

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

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.

Ariane 42P launch vehicle

Variability of Ocean Dynamic Topography

OSTM/Jason-2 Spacecraft

Jason-1 Line Drawing

Jason-1: JMR instrument

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. 

Spacecraft processing

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

TOPEX/Poseidon GPS

High Resolution Jason-1 launch images

Jason-1 launch images

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

TOPEX/Poseidon Artist's Concept