Real Martians Moment: Low Density Supersonic Decelerator

NASA’s Ian Clark is the Principal Investigator for the Low Density Supersonic Decelerator (LDSD) Project; it’s basically an inflatable airbrake designed to help spacecraft descending through a planet’s atmosphere to slow from breakneck speeds to a safe landing speed. The technology behind LDSD will allow NASA to safely land spacecraft with larger payloads on the surface of Mars, more accurately and at elevations we’ve never before had access to.

[bigdog]

longer videos would be greatly appreciated! With More details and explanations!

[gowengetter]

If nasa want to recruit me to watch you guys work- I'd do it.
Cheers.

[gobsdeadove]

LDSD: specializing in rapid parachute disassembly :P

[godintechnologies]

My question is why does the parachute seem to work on the rocket slide, but is tearing to shreds on the atmosphere entry trials?

[김도윤-uk]

NASA 👍 근데 한글번역좀요. please 번역해주시면very very good

[bernardli]

LDSD = Reverse Engineered alien warships.

[kebman]

SOUNDS EXPENSIVE! (But still not as expensive as the American Army!)