ExoMars Parachutes Ready for Martian Deployment

Europe tests largest-ever Mars parachute in the stratosphere above the Arctic

A giant parachute built for the beleaguered European ExoMars mission has aced a drop test in the Arctic stratosphere.

Huge parachute for European Mars mission passes test

As US lawmakers wrangle over NASA’s stake in ExoMars, at least the chutes work

ExoMars parachutes ready for martian deployment

The most complex parachute system to ever deploy on Mars has successfully slowed down an ExoMars mock-up landing platform for a safe touchdown on Earth.

Giant parachute responsible for landing 310-kg rover on Mars tested

The capsule entered a free fall, accelerating to near-supersonic speeds before triggering a two-stage parachute deployment identical to what will be used on Mars.

ExoMars Parachutes Pass Critical Test: Mars Landing Just One Step Closer

The European Space Agency (ESA) has reached a significant milestone in its ambitious ExoMars mission. The parachute system, essential for ensuring the safe landing of the Rosalind Franklin rover on Mars, has successfully passed a critical test. According to a recent ESA announcement, the complex parachute system, the most advanced of its kind, was deployed during a high-altitude test in Sweden. These parachutes, designed to withstand the unique …