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Main Engine Cuts Off, Falcon 9 First Stage Separates

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launches from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A in Florida, on Dec. 21, 2021. This launch marks the company’s 24th commercial resupply services mission for NASA. Photo credit: NASA

The Falcon 9 rocket’s nine Merlin engines have finished their burn, and the first stage has separated from the rocket. As the second stage continues carrying Dragon on its flight, the rocket’s first stage will attempt a targeted landing on the drone ship “Just Read the Instructions.” That’s coming up in just about six minutes.