December 7, 2001 3:07 pm
Jason
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Delta II
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
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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.
Launch Overview
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15:07 UTC
Window Close
15:07 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 7, 2001 · 15:07 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Target Orbit
High Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Jason
Rocket
Delta II
Destination
High Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
United States Air Force
Space Launch Complex 2W
Launch Overview
Window Open
15:07 UTC
Window Close
15:07 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 7, 2001 · 15:07 UTC
Launch Facility
Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 2W
Target Orbit
High Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
United States Air Force
Payload
Jason
Rocket
Delta II
Destination
High Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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