The spacecraft will ride into the sky inside a protective payload fairing atop the Centaur stage. Download full image ›
Payload Fairing
The spacecraft rides into the sky inside a protective payload fairing atop the Centaur stage. With the payload fairing on top, the vehicle stands approximately 191 feet (58 meters) tall when it is ready for launch.
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