NASA's "flying saucer" completes second test

NASA has put a new supersonic parachute design through its paces in the second test of its flying saucer-like Low Density Supersonic Decelerator (LDSD). The technology is being developed for future exploration of Mars, where it would allow NASA and its partners to land heavier payloads on the surface.

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• Supersonic
• Mars
• Test
• NASA

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