The SLS Payload Adapter is 1 of the 2 large-to-medium connectors that officially forms part of the Space Launch System, but can be used on any rocket. It differs from the SLS Universal Adapter by shape, colour and the way it seperates. It is the only fairing that can't be put on top of a payload. Unlike its sister fairing, this fairing separates straight off, instead of clamshell.
Trivia[]
- Even though this part's specific design is an adapter, it's basic function makes it a fairing; and is found in the Fairing Menu of the game.
- The SLS Payload Adapter received, like the SLS Core Stage, a color scheme update.
- Before this part was updated, it was smaller and looked similar to a Connector Large to Medium.
- Before this part was updated, it was found under the Large Stages section, and was not considered a fairing.
- It works like a connector rather than a fairing.
- Many people prefer the SLS Universal Adapter over this part.