Vega fairings compared

The fairing, which protects the mission payload from the thermal, acoustic and aerodynamic stresses on the ascent to space, is made using out-of-autoclave technology developed in collaboration with ESA by RUAG Space Switzerland with ELV as prime contractor. 

The Vega fairing shell on the right is made using out-of-autoclave technology and has no metallic joints compared to the heritage version on the left.