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OCO-2 (Orbiting Carbon Observatory 2)

First Stage Cutoff and Separation; Second Stage Ignites

Everything continues to go according to plan as the Delta II rocket continues its climb. The first stage separated on time and the second-stage engine has started its first of two burns today, providing 9,753 pounds of thrust to keep OCO-2 on course for its release later this morning.