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Artists concept of the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover parachute system
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Artists concept of the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover parachute system
Artists concept of the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover parachute system. The parachute is attached to the top of the backshell portion of the spacecrafts aeroshell. In the scene depicted here, the heat shield portion of the aeroshell has been jettisoned and the missions rover, Curiosity, is visible tucked into the backshell. The spacecrafts descent stage is also inside the backshell. When the backshell drops away, a radar system on the descent stage can begin determining the spacecrafts altitude and velocity.
NASAs Mars Science Laboratory mission will use the largest parachute ever built to fly on a planetary mission. The parachute uses a configuration called disk-gap-band. It has 80 suspension lines, measures more than 165 feet in length, and opens to a diameter of nearly 51 feet. The parachute is designed to survive deployment at Mach 2.2 in the Martian atmosphere, where it will generate up to 65, 000 pounds of drag force
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This print showcases the artist's concept of the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover parachute system. The image reveals the intricate details of this groundbreaking technology, highlighting its crucial role in NASA's mission to explore the Red Planet. Attached to the top of the spacecraft's aeroshell, the parachute is a colossal feat of engineering. In this scene, we witness the heat shield portion being jettisoned, allowing us a glimpse inside where Curiosity, our intrepid rover, rests snugly within the backshell. The photograph also offers insight into another vital component: the descent stage nestled alongside Curiosity. As soon as the backshell separates from these elements, an advanced radar system on board begins calculating altitude and velocity with remarkable precision. What sets this parachute apart is its sheer size and strength. It holds claim to being not only NASA's largest ever built for planetary missions but also utilizes a unique configuration called disk-gap-band. With an impressive length exceeding 165 feet and opening up to nearly 51 feet in diameter upon deployment at Mach 2.2 in Mars' atmosphere, it generates an astonishing drag force of up to 65,000 pounds. This awe-inspiring artwork by Stocktrek Images serves as a reminder that human ingenuity knows no bounds when it comes to exploring new frontiers and unraveling mysteries beyond our home planet Earth.
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