SpaceX Raptor hydraulic Thrust Vector Control Actuator (TVCA), measuring approximately 48˝ x 13˝ x 8˝ and weighing about 150 lbs, with a label identifying it as "Rev 01 Motor Assy, Raptor TVCA, 00353510-520." It is presumed unflown; it has visual indications of being cut from flight hardware. This particular type of TVCA is the same type as used on the first full stack launch of the Starship SN24/B7, Flight Test 1, April 20, 2023. The TVCAs are actuators that are connected to each individual Raptor rocket motor; they are used to pivot or gimbal the rocket motor in different directions to control the flight of the spacecraft.
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