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.
DSCOVR/Falcon 9 Continue to Pick Up Speed
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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.
A single Merlin engine is lifting DSCOVR into space now. The fairing jettisoned as plan.
First stage engines have shut down, stage jettisoned for second stage to take over.
The rocket has passed safely through Max-Q and is supersonic.
NOAA's DSCOVR spacecraft is on the way to deep space!
The rocket is starting its pressure cycle before lighting the nine engines of the first stage.
The Eastern Range is go for launch, everything on track for 6:03 p.m. EST liftoff.
DSCOVR and Falcon 9 are GO for launch, mission director confirms.
No technical issues or weather concerns.
The support structure around the Falcon 9 rocket is moving into launch position.