Jason-3 3D Model

Jason-3 Satellite Prepared For Launch

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.

Jason-1: JMR instrument

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

Jason-1 atop the Delta II Photo: Tom Shain

Jason-3 Animation

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

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

Jason-1 on top of the DPAF

Jason-3 Ready for Launch

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite is lifted to vertical at Space Launch Complex 4

OSTM/Jason-2 Spacecraft

Jason-1 launch images

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

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Ariane 42P launch vehicle

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

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).

Inside half of the Delta Clam shell faring

Jason-1 Poster

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

Jason-1 Line Drawing

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

High Resolution Jason-1 launch images

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.