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Additionally, as the vehicle continued its ascent, the protective payload fairing was jettisoned. The separation of the fairings was confirmed, revealing the payloads inside. These fairings are designed to shield the payloads during the initial high-pressure phase of ascent and are expected to be recovered later in the flight for reuse.
Critical Milestones and Recovery Operations
Following fairing separation, the focus shifted to the Falcon 9’s first stage, which would perform a series of burns to ensure a safe descent and recovery. The upcoming phase mentioned in the mission overview is the Entry Burn, a crucial step that slows the first stage as it re-enters Earth’s atmosphere, reducing heat and structural stress.