As a shear pin would've likely saved the first Hermes, adding it to the second iteration is critical. This shear pin should be sized so that it doesn't allow the rocket to separate prematurely, while allowing the rocket to separate with either of the ejection charges.
As a shear pin would've likely saved the first Hermes, adding it to the second iteration is critical. This shear pin should be sized so that it doesn't allow the rocket to separate prematurely, while allowing the rocket to separate with either of the ejection charges.