By the way, for people who don't follow (aero)space too closely, the aircraft fairing [1] referred to is basically some type of cover/hood, i.e. a passive component that makes something more aerodynamic, with less drag.<p>[1]: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_fairing" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_fairing</a>
"the mechanism spotted aboard would appear to be a small departure, likely instead making use of a net to catch the fairing."<p>Doesn't look like a 'grabber' to me either. Looks exactly like four moveable arms that will support a giant net.