The Journey Out

Step 5. 9:35 a.m. EDT - 1st stage jettisoned as rocket reaches an altitude of 52 kilometers (32 miles) and speed of more than 9650 kilometers per hour (6000 miles per hour). Launch escape tower separates.

Step 11. 9:41 a.m. EDT - 2nd stage jettisoned; 3rd stage engine fires.

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