The eight satellites will deploy in pairs at 30-second intervals beginning 13 minutes and 4 seconds into the flight.
Vehicle Preparing for CYGNSS Deployment
Deployment of the CYGNSS payload is coming up in about five minutes. Now that the final engine burn is complete, the vehicle is in orbit.
Stage 2 Separation; Stage 3 Ignition
The final burn of today's CYGNSS launch is underway with the ignition of the Pegasus XL rocket's third stage.
Launch Views
Fairing Separation Confirmed
The protective payload fairing around the CYGNSS spacecraft separated and fell away as expected. Stage 2 has burned out. All milestones are taking place as expected.
First Stage Burn Complete; Second Stage Burn Begins
All continues to go well in the early stages of flight. The first stage completed its burn and fell away as planned, followed by ignition of the second stage.
Ignition! CYGNSS Ascent Begins Aboard Pegasus XL Rocket
At 8:37 a.m. NASA's CYGNSS mission began with launch aboard the Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket. Stand by for updates from ascent.
3, 2, 1 – Drop!
Pegasus is away!
One Minute until Launch
At 45 seconds prior to drop, the Pegasus XL's fin battery will be activated and the fins will be unlocked. Pegasus XL soon will be announced "go" for launch. Standing by for the drop.