NASA's Jason-1 satellite was launched on December 7, 2001, in collaboration with the French space agency CNES (Centre National d'Études Spatiales), Jason-1 was a pioneering mission designed to monitor and understand Earth's oceans with unprecedented precision.
Equipped with a radar altimeter, Jason-1 provided accurate measurements of sea surface heights, enabling scientists to track global ocean circulation, sea-level rise, and climate change. By continuously monitoring the dynamic topography of the world's oceans, Jason-1 significantly advanced our knowledge of ocean dynamics, helping predict the occurrence and behaviour of phenomena such as El Niño.
For more than a decade, Jason-1 delivered invaluable data, leading to a deeper understanding of the Earth's climate system and its impact on our planet. Its success paved the way for subsequent missions, emphasizing NASA's ongoing dedication to unraveling the mysteries of our home planet from space.
