Jason-3 on the Launch Pad

Jason-1 launch images

Jason-3 3D Model

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.

The Falcon 9 protective payload fairing containing the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite

Spacecraft processing

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Jason-3 Lifts Off!

TOPEX/Poseidon launch

Ocean Dynamic Topography

Ariane 42P launch vehicle

Jason-1: First Image

This illustration shows the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft in orbit above Earth with its deployable solar panels extended.

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.

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

Jason-3 Satellite Prepared For Launch

Jason-1 Poster

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Launch footage

Radiometer Rework - April 2007

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-1 Spacecraft Animation

Jason-1 readies for launch in its bay at Vandenberg, AFB (10/31/01)

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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

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

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.