The American unit for landing on Mars has not passed the test – Kommersant

                             
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NASA announced it fails the test apparatus LDSD (Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator), on which the United States, the technology of the future planting Mars with the help of a supersonic parachute. It is noted that the parachute did not open properly.

«The parachute was released, but did not open. We intend to collect and study data on the test in order to draw conclusions and make corrections, “- said Twitter NASA. The first test of the system was carried out last year.

Details of the test apparatus, see the article “Kommersant-FM» «” The American astronauts have quite good chances to fly the red planet “».