NASA Identifies Wiring Error Behind OSIRIS-REx Parachute Glitch
NASA has identified the root cause of the parachute glitch that occurred during the landing of the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return capsule. Inconsistent labeling in the landing plans led to the out-of-order deployment of the parachute. The glitch occurred due to the wiring of the capsule's parachute triggers, causing the drogue parachute to deploy at the wrong altitude. Despite the design flaw, the capsule landed safely on Earth. NASA plans to test the parachute release system to prevent similar issues in the future.