Jason-3 Ready for Launch

Jason-3

Jason-1 on top of the DPAF

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

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

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

Applications of Spaceborne Altimetry

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

TOPEX/Poseidon over Earth

OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna

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.

Altimeter Mission Series

TOPEX/Poseidon Ground Tracks

Jason-3 Satellite Prepared For Launch

A key ocean observation satellite has been named after Earth scientist Michael Freilich

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. 

Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project

TOPEX/Poseidon Collecting Data

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

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

Jason-1: JMR instrument

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

Ocean Dynamic Topography

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich will join a long-standing family of Earth observing satellites from NASA and European partners.

Bringing Satellite Data Down to Earth