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Researchers have developed a new type of parachute inspired by Japanese paper-cutting art (kirigami) that is lightweight, inexpensive, and highly accurate in landing, with potential applications in humanitarian aid and exploration. The design stabilizes quickly, follows a predictable trajectory, and can be scaled up for larger payloads, opening new possibilities for precise delivery systems.
The most complex parachute system ever designed for Mars has successfully been tested in Earth's Arctic conditions using a high-altitude balloon, confirming its readiness for the upcoming ExoMars mission to ensure a safe landing for the Rosalind Franklin rover on Mars.
A European company's test flight of its 'Mission Possible' spacecraft was partially successful, with the vehicle reaching orbit and reentering Earth's atmosphere, but contact was lost before landing, likely due to parachute deployment issues. The company acknowledged the partial failure and is investigating the cause.
SpaceX has acquired Pioneer Aerospace, a company that provided components for Dragon spacecraft parachutes, out of bankruptcy for $2.2 million. Pioneer Aerospace has a long history of developing parachutes for various applications, including space missions. The acquisition is seen as a move to preserve SpaceX's supply chain and potentially save costs compared to finding a new drogue chute supplier. This acquisition is notable as SpaceX rarely buys other companies.
SpaceX has acquired parachute vendor Pioneer Aerospace for $2.2 million after the company's parent company went bankrupt. Pioneer provides drogue parachutes for SpaceX's Dragon capsules, which are used to transport cargo and astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Parachutes designed for space travel are extremely challenging to manufacture due to the high speeds involved. SpaceX, known for insourcing components, decided to acquire Pioneer to ensure the availability of reliable parachutes for its spacecraft. The acquisition highlights the difficulty of making space-rated parachutes and the importance of vertical integration in the space industry.
SpaceX has acquired parachute vendor Pioneer Aerospace for $2.2 million after the company's parent company went bankrupt. Pioneer provides drogue parachutes for SpaceX's Dragon capsules, which are used to transport cargo and astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Parachutes designed for space travel are extremely challenging to manufacture due to the high speeds involved. SpaceX, known for insourcing components, decided to acquire Pioneer to ensure the reliability and timely delivery of the parachutes. The acquisition highlights the difficulty of making space-rated parachutes and the importance of extensive testing in their development.
SpaceX has acquired Pioneer Aerospace, a company that manufactures parachutes for space vehicles, for $2.2 million. The acquisition, approved by a judge on November 22, marks SpaceX's first publicly known acquisition since 2021.
Call of Duty: Warzone has implemented a new anti-cheat measure that snips the parachutes of cheaters, causing them to "splat" upon landing. This move aims to deter cheating in the popular battle royale game.
Boeing and NASA have delayed the first crewed flight of the Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station, scheduled for July 21, due to issues with its parachutes and potentially flammable tape that covers internal wiring. NASA needs a second provider for crew transportation, and Boeing was hired to build a capsule as a backup to SpaceX. Boeing's Starliner capsule has flown to orbit twice already with no astronauts aboard, but technical issues have prevented an astronaut from flying aboard the capsule. Boeing and NASA will assess repairs, and it is possible that the Starliner could visit the space station this fall.