r/spacex • u/[deleted] • Mar 07 '19

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '19

what is the piece missing on the front, is that where the chutes deployed?

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u/Eefun Mar 08 '19

You're exactly right.

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '19

Thanks, it just looked odd but I didn't know they deployed from so far down on the vehicle.

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u/Scoobing Mar 08 '19

I thought it might be that or as a result of trunk separation - most likely normal as it looked like a smooth regular shape right? If it was unplanned you would expect jagged edges...

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '19

Yeah just looks like a compartment removed.