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Re: MER Parachute Progress

I take it the main problem is that this probe is bigger and heavier than Pathfinder was?

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Yes, but they seem to have the mechanics of the descent problem down. It's when touchdown occurs, (Martian gravity is 1/3 that of Earth's) big and strong airbags are good, but too much bouncing won't be in this case (imho).

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