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Jason-3
Published:
January 15, 2016
Artist's concept of Jason-3.
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Jason-1 in full flight configuration
Jason-1 in full flight configuration
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite is lifted to vertical at Space Launch Complex 4
Sentinel-6 on pad at SLC-4, VAFB
A key ocean observation satellite has been named after Earth scientist Michael Freilich
Ocean Satellite Renamed for Noted Scientist
Jason-1: LRA instrument
Jason-1: LRA instrument
The SpaceX Falcon 9 with the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite is lifted to vertical at Space Launch Complex 4
Sentinel-6 on pad at SLC-4, VAFB
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
Jason-1 on top of the DPAF
Jason-1 on top of the DPAF
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
Wind Speed
Wind Speed
TOPEX/Poseidon Ground Tracks
TOPEX/Poseidon Ground Tracks
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
OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna
OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna
OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna
OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna
OSTM/Jason-2 GPSP
OSTM/Jason-2 GPSP
Wave Height
Wave Height
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Launch footage
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Launch Footage
Ionospheric Total Electron Content
Ionospheric Total Electron Content
Jason-1 Lithograph
Jason-1 Lithograph
Jason-1 Spacecraft Animation
Jason-1 Spacecraft Animation
Sea Surface Height
Sea Surface Height
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.
Testing of Sentintel-6 Michael Freilich satellite
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-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
These photos were taken during the Dual Payload Attach Fitting (DPAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/13/01) Photos: Scott Michel
Radiometer Rework - April 2007
Radiometer Rework - April 2007