The Terrifying Physics Of Landing On Mars

Landing On Mars: The Terrifying Physics Approaching Mars at over 13,000 mph, the descent only slows to around 1000 mph after entering Mars’ atmosphere, at which point a 100 lb parachute will deploy, slowing the rover to around 370 mph, a little over half the speed of sound. At these speeds, the parachute must be…

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