Mission:
Global view of Earth's oceans.Features:
Topex/Poseidon is a joint project between NASA and Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) launched in mid 1992 aboard an Ariane 4. The spacecraft occupies a 1336-km-high Earth orbit inclined 66 degrees. Revealing minute differences in the oceans' heights, Topex/Poseidon's data should lead to improved understanding of oceanic circulation and forecasting of global environment.Stabilization: Three-axis stabilized via reaction wheels and thrusters.
Also see the Topex/Poseidon Project Home Page.
