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ESA Successfully Tests Giant Parachute for ExoMars Mars Landing

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Source: European Space Agency
ESA Successfully Tests Giant Parachute for ExoMars Mars Landing
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The most complex parachute system ever designed for Mars has successfully been tested in Earth's Arctic conditions using a high-altitude balloon, confirming its readiness for the upcoming ExoMars mission to ensure a safe landing for the Rosalind Franklin rover on Mars.

Topics:sciencescience-and-exploration#drop-test#esa#exomars#mars-landing#parachutes#science-and-exploration
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  1. ExoMars parachutes ready for martian deployment  European Space Agency
  2. ESA Recertifies ExoMars Parachutes After Years in Storage  European Spaceflight
  3. Humongous parachute for European Mars landing mission tested successfully  theregister.com
  4. Giant parachute responsible for landing 310-kg rover on Mars tested  India Today
  5. ExoMars second stage parachute deployment on Earth  European Space Agency

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