EU-funded earth observation satellite finally in orbit

The Jason-3 satellite was successfully put into Low Earth orbit in January 2016, after several delays. Its mission was to provide European scientists with essential data regarding the state of the planet's oceans.

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Euronews, 18.01.16: Space X rocket destroyed after successful EU satellite launch http://www.euronews.com/2016/01/18/space-x-rocket-destroyed-after-successful-eu-satellite-launch/

BBC News, 18.01.16: Jason-3 satellite launches with mission to measure oceans http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-35340733

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