Recoverable Payload Fairing
AssemblyClamshell shroud, ~5.2 m diameter, whose halves fly themselves back: each one carries its own cold-gas thrusters and steerable parafoil, splashes down gently and is fished out, dried and reflown. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Recoverable Payload Fairing
1 top-level line as of r141136| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recoverable Fairing Half 6 parts | reusable-launch-vehicle-fairing-half | 2× | 2 | 0 | assembly |