The final rocket stage separated an hour and 45 minutes after launch, and soon afterwards the control room confirmed that the spacecraft was in a stable orbit facing the sun. (newscientist.com)
The larger spacecraft is fast enough to help deliver small satellites into orbit, with the help of a small rocket stage add - on that would sit on top of the vehicle. (newscientist.com)
But instead of jettisoning its spent rocket stages in flight, the entire vehicle will enter orbit. (newscientist.com)