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Main Engine Cutoff and 1st Stage Separation

“MECO,” or main engine cutoff and first stage separation have occurred.

Author Rob GarnerPosted on July 13, 2014October 21, 2016Categories Antares, Cygnus, Orbital Sciences

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Editor’s Note

On June 6, 2018, Orbital ATK, one of the original commercial resuppliers along with SpaceX, was officially acquired by Northrop Grumman. Visit the Northrop Grumman blog for continued coverage of commercial resupply launches.

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