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A simple parachute landing for a Mars rover. March 29, 2018 7:24 pm RobVG

At least it won’t be a nail biter.

http://m.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/ExoMars/First_test_success_for_largest_Mars_mission_parachute

  • Why didn't they use something like this on the last Rover mission? by hank 2018-03-29 19:35:49
    • Interesting by Robert 2018-03-30 11:38:11
      • It has something to do with dynamics. by hank 2018-03-30 12:14:06
        • Unarguably. by Robert 2018-03-30 21:40:16

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