Jason-3 3D Model

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

TOPEX/Poseidon Artist's Concept

Jason-1 Artists Concept

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

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

OSTM/Jason-2 Artist's Concept

Jason-3 Lifts Off!

Jason-1 Poster

Altimeter Mission Series

OSTM/Jason-2 Spacecraft

Jason-3

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

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

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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Jason-3 Satellite Prepared For Launch

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket

Watch the Jason-3 Mission Briefing from Friday, Jan 15, 2016 - panelists gave an overview of the Jason-3 mission.

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

Mike Davis in front of the faring

For NASA JPL engineer Parag Vaze, studying Earth’s rising ocean has been a career three decades in the making.

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

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.

TOPEX/Poseidon Poster (no text)

Jason-3 Animation