National Aeronautics and Space Administration

This is the nose fairing of the rocket, as seen from the 8th floor of the launch tower, where we service the XRS dewar. You can see half of the 9th floor, of which the other half has been lifted up to improve ventilation, and the hole in the 10th floor through which the tip of the nose fairing protrudes.

Covers for the Access Holes The M-V-6 rocket and launcher