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TOPEX/Poseidon over Earth
Published:
September 13, 2010
TOPEX/Poseidon over Earth
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This artist's concept show Jason-3 over France.
Jason-3 over France
OSTM/Jason-2 GPSP
OSTM/Jason-2 GPSP
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
Sentinel-6 Rollout at SLC-4, VAFB
t - 7 minutes - Photo: Tom Shain
t - 7 minutes - Photo: Tom Shain
Whale Census and Habitat
Whale Census and Habitat
Jason-3 Launch
Jason-3 Launch
A key ocean observation satellite has been named after Earth scientist Michael Freilich
Ocean Satellite Renamed for Noted Scientist
OSTM/Jason-2 Artist's Concept
OSTM/Jason-2 Artist's Concept
Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project
Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project
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
Variability of Ocean Dynamic Topography
Variability of Ocean Dynamic Topography
Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project
Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project
Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project
Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project
Jason-3 Satellite Prepared For Launch
Jason-3 Satellite Prepared For Launch
QuickTime VR of TOPEX/Poseidon
QuickTime VR of TOPEX/Poseidon
OSTM/Jason-2 DORIS
OSTM/Jason-2 DORIS
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
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
Radiometer Install - Jan. 2007
Radiometer Install - Jan. 2007
OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna
OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna
Ariane 42P launch vehicle
Ariane 42P launch vehicle
Wave Height
Wave Height
Jason-1 on top of the DPAF
Jason-1 on top of the DPAF
Watch the Jason-3 Mission Briefing from Friday, Jan 15, 2016 - panelists gave an overview of the Jason-3 mission.
Getting To Know Jason-3
Sea Level
Sea Level