03.06 | 01:02
Adverse weather conditions have led to the fact that the test of a new modern lander, which is called the “flying saucer”, were transferred to the day from the scheduled date, and will be in normal mode morning of June 3.
This is stated in the official report of the National Office of Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Prevented tests stormy weather that affected the height of the waves. Therefore, “an inflatable aerodynamic retarder supersonic speed”, which was first tested June 28, 2014, launched the day later.
In the first test, the “flying saucer” parachute did not open, which was supposed to ensure a smooth landing on the water. And without it, the device had hit the water, resulting in serious mechanical damage.
The main task of the new unit, which looks very similar to a plate of aliens, will ensure the delivery of a heavy load during the Mars mission, to he will have to help, based merchant ships to slow down and gradually descend to the surface of Mars.
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