S-92 Underslung Load Q:

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Originally Posted by ApolloHeli

I seem to recall they successfully caught a booster but had to pickle the load after it began oscillating and became unstable. But the core concept seems to be feasible

This is correct, caught and then pickled. I don't think the operation is very hours intense and I think the rocket is less than 1500-1600kg when it's captured.