Status
Launch Successful
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Description
Jason-1 is the first follow-on to the highly successful TOPEX/Poseidon mission that measured ocean surface topography to an accuracy of 4.2 cm, enabled scientists to forecast the 1997-1998 El Niño, and improved understanding of ocean circulation and its effect of global climate.
Details
Type
Earth Science
Orbit
High Earth Orbit (HEO)
Location
Unknown
Date
Fri, Dec 7, 2001, 15:07
Weather
Pro