OCO rocket liftoff
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Editors' note: This slideshow was originally published February 23 at 2:59 p.m. PST, ahead of the satellite's scheduled launch later that night. We're updating it February 24 at 6:46 a.m. PST with the addition of this first photo, and information on the failure of the launch.
NASA reported early Tuesday that the spacecraft carrying the Orbiting Carbon Observatory satellite failed to reach orbit during its overnight launch. It likely landed in the Pacific Ocean after takeoff from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, putting an end to the mission.
February 24, 2009 6:46 AM PST
Photo by: NASA TV
