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To ensure continuity with Jason-2, Eumetsat, Noaa and Cnes have confirmed the commitment on Jason-3 for 2013-2014. A maximum of recurrence with Jason-2 is proposed to minimize cost and risk. However the choices of an appropriate orbit and the instruments are still opened.

Satellite  Jason-3
Launch on  2013-2014
End Date 
Altitude  1336 km
Inclination  66°
Repetitivity  10 days
Agency  Cnes/Eumetsat/Noaa
Goals  Measure sea surface height
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