TOPEX/Poseidon
TOPEX/Poseidon was a retired joint NASA-CNES ocean-observation orbiter launched on 10 August 1992. Its radar altimetry measured global sea-surface height and ocean circulation with unprecedented accuracy, advancing climate, sea-level, and El Niño research during more than 13 years in orbit.
Identity
- Aliases
- TOPEX/PoseidonTOPEX-PoseidonTOPEXPoseidon satelliteTOPEX/Poseidon satellite
- Name
- TOPEX/Poseidon
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- TOPEX/Poseidon was a retired joint NASA-CNES ocean-observation orbiter launched on 10 August 1992. Its radar altimetry measured global sea-surface height and ocean circulation with unprecedented accuracy, advancing climate, sea-level, and El Niño research during more than 13 years in orbit.
- First Flight Date
- 1992-08-10
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://science.nasa.gov/mission/topex-poseidon/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- August 15, 2026 at 18:47:34 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 15, 2026 at 18:47:34 UTC
Other
- Vehicle Code
- TOPEX/Poseidon