Sending a spacecraft to Mars is no easy feat, but landing it on the Red Planet without making a crater is equally challenging. The European Space Agency knows that all too well, and a recent parachute test has raised serious questions about whether the ExoMars 2020 mission will remain on schedule.
A previous test in late May showed promise but was ultimately deemed a failure due to damage sustained by the two large parachutes that will be doing the majority of the work. This latest test included an updated design of the parachute arrangement but the problem reared its head once again.
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ESA’s Mars mission hits snag after second parachute test failure originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 13 Aug 2019 at 17:29:08 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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