> The Starship payload fairing is a clamshell structure in
which the payload is integrated. Once integrated, the
clamshell fairing remains closed through launch up
until the payload is ready to deploy. An example
sequence of payload deployment is shown in Figure 3.
To deploy the payload, the clamshell fairing door is
opened, and the payload adapter and payload are tilted
at an angle in preparation for separation. The payload
is then separated using the mission-unique payload
adapter. If there are multiple payloads on a single
mission, a rotating mechanism can be provided to
allow each satellite to separate with maximum
clearance. Once separation is confirmed and the
payload(s) have cleared the fairing, the payload fairing
door is closed in preparation for Starship’s return to
Earth.
Starship is monolithic right now, ie it’s unclear how it can unload payload of its own size. There are no bay doors a-la shuttle.
I guess they will have to do tilt-away nose section or something.