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Image Name Short Description Launch Date Target
Artist's concept of Jason 1 Jason 1 Jason 1 is an Earth satellite designed to monitor global ocean circulation, study the ties between the oceans and atmosphere, improve global climate forecasts and predictions, and monitor events such as El NiƱo conditions and ocean eddies. 12/07/2001 Earth
Topex / Poseidon Spacecraft Topex / Poseidon An Earth satellite designed to measure ocean surface topography with unprecedented accuracy, Topex/Poseidon spent 13-plus years in orbit improving understanding of ocean circulation and its impact on global climate. 08/10/1992 Earth
Jason 3 Spacecraft Jason 3 Extending the timeline of ocean surface topography measurements begun by the Topex/Poseidon and Jason 1 and 2 satellites, Jason 3 will make highly detailed measurements of sea-level on Earth to gain insight into ocean circulation and climate change. 03/2015 Earth