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    Mars orbiter catches Phoenix on its 'chute

    The Mars Research Orbiter's HiRise camera caught the Phoenix lander on its parachute while it was landing (see insert). A very cool pic that shows the power of MRO's instrument package



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    Dr. Mordrid
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    Very cool pic Strange shape parachute?

    Looks like Pheonix could easily have found itself on a steep slope.
    FT.

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      No, it was at high altitude when that was shot and the oblique projection placed it over the crater.
      Dr. Mordrid
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        Plus I imagine "strange shape parachute" is in reality not fully deployed one/first one opened after entering atmosphere? - for breaking while still "supersonic"? ("" because I don't know what is the speed of sound in Martian atmosphere; I imagine it to be quite low due to very low pressure)

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          That was indeed the transonic drogue. The mains were a 3-chute configuration.
          Dr. Mordrid
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          I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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