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Solid Rocket Motors Jettisoned

The rocket’s three spent solid rocket motors have been released. The first-stage burn continues until main engine cutoff, or MECO, nearly four and a half minutes into the flight.

Telemetry Officer Steve Agid of United Launch Alliance is reporting a good performance from the Delta II as it continues to accelerate.