Falcon 9 Second Stage Separates from SWOT

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite separates from the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket's second stage.
The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite separates from the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s second stage, beginning the first mission dedicated to observing nearly all water on the Earth’s surface. Photo credit: NASA

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) spacecraft has separated from the Falcon 9 rocket’s second stage, beginning the first mission dedicated to surveying nearly all water on Earth’s surface.

Teams expect to receive a signal from SWOT in the next 30 minutes – stay with us here on the blog as we’ll confirm when that call comes through.

Watch the spacecraft separate from the Falcon 9 rocket’s second stage in the video below: