The Falcon 9 rocket and its DSCOVR spacecraft are continuing to gain speed and altitude as they near a parking orbit to begin a 22-minute coast phase.
Second Stage Engine Takes Over
A single Merlin engine is lifting DSCOVR into space now. The fairing jettisoned as plan.
MECO
First stage engines have shut down, stage jettisoned for second stage to take over.
Falcon 9 Supersonic
The rocket has passed safely through Max-Q and is supersonic.
LIFTOFF!
NOAA's DSCOVR spacecraft is on the way to deep space!
Falcon 9 Tanks Pressurizing
The rocket is starting its pressure cycle before lighting the nine engines of the first stage.
Range Green
The Eastern Range is go for launch, everything on track for 6:03 p.m. EST liftoff.
Go for Launch!
DSCOVR and Falcon 9 are GO for launch, mission director confirms.
T-3 Minutes and Counting
No technical issues or weather concerns.