Virgin Orbit, LauncherOne, Fairing Separation Test

1,811 views · Published 24 February 2018 · 0:48 · Indexed 19 October 2026

Channel: MechDesignTV · 2018 · Science & Technology

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Virgin Orbit, Fairing Separation Test

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"The fairing protects the payload from dynamic pressure and heat. Our fairings are tested countless times before they make their debut. In this instance, we are testing the separation mechanisms that split the two halves."

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