Orion Parachute System Tested Through Failure
Credit: NASA
A mockup of NASA’s Orion capsule descended safely this week with multiple deliberately induced parachute system failures onto the U.S. Army Proving Grounds in Yuma, Ariz., clearing the way for a higher altitude drop in July. The parachute tests are part of preparations for the first unpiloted launch...
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