Feb 24, 2009

George Diller Kennedy Space Center, Fla 805-605-3051 george h diller@nasa gov

Steve Cole Headquarters, Washington 202-657-2194 stephen e cole@nasa gov

Alan Buis Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif 818-653-8339 alan buis@jpl nasa gov

RELEASE: 09-039

NASA'S LAUNCH OF CARBON-SEEKING SATELLITE IS UNSUCCESSFUL

WASHINGTON -- NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory satellite failed to reach orbit after its 4:55 a m EST liftoff Tuesday from California's Vandenberg Air Force Base

Preliminary indications are that the fairing on the Taurus XL launch vehicle failed to separate The fairing is a clamshell structure that encapsulates the satellite as it travels through the atmosphere

A Mishap Investigation Board will be immediately convened to determine the cause of the launch failure

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