Watch NASA scientists react to the parachute deployment of their 'flying saucer' spacecraft
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NASA tested its flying saucer-like low-density supersonic decelerator (LDSD) today. This vessel could possibly be the spacecraft for future Mars landings.
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Unfortunately, the craft's parachute didn't survive the descent. This was the same issue when NASA tested the 'saucer' a year ago, and you can clearly hear the scientists' disappointment on the live-stream on the test today.
Produced by Alex Kuzoian. Video courtesy of NASA.
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