Supersonic NASA parachute torn to pieces in latest test

Washington (AFP) June 9, 2015
NASA scientists working toward putting people on Mars said Tuesday a supersonic parachute they are developing to slow a vehicle’s approach to the Red Planet partially deployed in a test, but immediately ripped apart.

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NASA’s Mars spacecraft landing technology still needs work as the parachute designed to slow the vehicle’s approach was desstroyed in this week’s test, resulting in loss of the lander.

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