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The latest #ExoMars2022 high-altitude parachute drop test which was performed about two weeks ago wasn’t successful, said Dr. René Pischel yesterday at GLEX 2021. The next attempt will be performed when the weather is suitable. https://tass.ru/kosmos/11672251
A pair of 35 m wide subsonic parachutes (manufactured by Arescosmo, Europe and Airborne Systems, USA) for #Exomars2022 mission were successfully tested in Oregon on 21 November and 3 December. Both deployed and worked perfectly. https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Exploration/ExoMars/Double_drop_test_success_for_ExoMars_parachutes