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A trial run on a rocket sled test fixture powered by rockets
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A trial run on a rocket sled test fixture powered by rockets
NASA recently performed a trial run on a rocket sled test fixture, powered by rockets, to replicate the forces a supersonic spacecraft would experience prior to landing. The sled tests will allow the Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator Project, or LDSD, to test inflatable and parachute decelerators to slow spacecraft prior to landing and allow NASA to increase landed payload masses, improve landing accuracy and increase the altitude of safe landing-sites. These new devices represent the first steps on the technology pathway to land humans, habitats and return rockets safely on Mars or other destinations
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This print captures a momentous trial run on a rocket sled test fixture, propelled by rockets, as part of NASA's groundbreaking Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator Project (LDSD). With the aim to replicate the intense forces experienced by supersonic spacecraft prior to landing, these sled tests pave the way for revolutionary advancements in space exploration. The LDSD project utilizes inflatable and parachute decelerators that will enable spacecraft to safely slow down before touchdown. By harnessing this cutting-edge technology, NASA can enhance landed payload masses, improve landing accuracy, and expand the altitude range of secure landing-sites. These pivotal developments mark significant progress towards realizing humanity's dream of exploring Mars or other celestial destinations with humans, habitats, and return rockets. In this awe-inspiring image captured outdoors at a research facility, we witness the sheer power of rocket engines emitting blazing fire and billowing smoke. The afterburner thrust propels the rocket sled forward with tremendous force while showcasing remarkable engineering ingenuity. This panoramic view showcases NASA's unwavering commitment to scientific innovation as they push boundaries in their quest for interplanetary travel. Stocktrek Images has masterfully encapsulated this momentous event through vibrant colors and impeccable photography skills. While no people are present in this frame, it serves as a testament to human determination and our relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond Earth's boundaries.
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