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questions about the top-most part of a rocket and design choices related to its shape and structure which would not otherwise be covered by the fairing tag.

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How does the SpaceX Dragon nosecone separate?

SpaceX's Dragon uses a nosecone to protect the docking port during ascent. The nosecone seems very large. 1/3 of the capsule's height large. … We know SpaceX shun explosive separation systems, but what sort of hydraulic mechanisms are they using to overcome the force of the second stage and push the nosecone away? …
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