Read the following selection and answer the question

Last updated: 8/30/2023

Read the following selection and answer the question Launched Dec 7 2001 and designed to last three to five years Jason 1 achieved its purpose helping to create a revolutionary 20 plus year climate data record of global ocean surface topography that began in 1992 with the launch of the NASA CNES Topex Poseidon satellite For more than 53 500 orbits of our planet Jason 1 precisely mapped sea level wind speed and wave height for more than 95 percent of Earth s ice free ocean every 10 days The mission provided new insights into ocean circulation tracked our rising seas and enabled more accurate weather ocean and climate forecasts Source Adapted from nasa gov topics earth features jason20130703 html What was the purpose of launching Jason 1 To last three to five years To help create a revolutionary 20 plus year climate data record of global ocean surface topography To make 53 500 orbits of our planet To provide new insights into ocean circulation and track rising seas 3 3