NASA Science Editorial TeamFebruary 9, 2020CategoriesGoddard Space Flight CenterHeliophysicsHeliophysics DivisionKennedy Space CenterSolar OrbiterThe SunThe Sun & Solar Physics Solid Rocket Booster JettisonedThe Atlas V’s single solid rocket booster has been jettisoned. The vehicle is performing as expected. The next major milestone is cutoff of the Atlas booster’s main engine. NASA Science Editorial TeamFebruary 9, 2020CategoriesGoddard Space Flight CenterHeliophysicsHeliophysics DivisionKennedy Space CenterSolar OrbiterThe SunThe Sun & Solar Physics