The Jason-3 satellite flew from France and arrived today at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California and will be prepared to launch August 8, 2015. Jason-3 will continue a 23-year effort to monitor the world's oceans, tracking sea-level rise, ocean heat content and sea-surface height. Additionally, Jason-3 data will help NOAA accurately predict when tropical cyclones intensify. NOAA leads the international mission, which includes partnership with NASA, the French Space Agency (CNES) and EUMETSAT.
Jason-3 satellite arrives in California, begins preparation for Aug. 8 launch
June 18, 2015