Payload Adapter & Separation
AssemblyConical composite adapter matching the stage to the spacecraft interface ring, with a clamp band that releases the payload at a controlled relative velocity. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Payload Adapter & Separation
4 top-level lines as of r143782| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adapter Cone | rocket-upper-stage-adapter-cone | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Separation Clamp Band | rocket-upper-stage-clamp-band | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Separation Spring | rocket-upper-stage-sep-spring | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 4 | Fastener Set | fastener-set | 2× | 2 | · | part |