Dust
I think Larry is right. Odds are any fallen chute was covered in short order by blowing dust. It is entirely possible that the chute was already completely covered after the very dust storm the probe landed in.
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I think Larry is right. Odds are any fallen chute was covered in short order by blowing dust. It is entirely possible that the chute was already completely covered after the very dust storm the probe landed in.