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Case Studies

Our Heritage

Case Studies

Over the last 20 years, Vorticity has delivered a vast number of projects, developing a depth of knowledge and expertise.

Full Sequence High-Altitude Drop Test - ExoMars

Vorticity conducts final high-altitude drop test for the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Mission.

Full Sequence High-Altitude Drop Test - ExoMars

Vorticity conducts final high-altitude drop test for the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Mission.

Supersonic Parachute Test - SuperMax

Sounding rocket test of a supersonic parachute

Supersonic Parachute Test - SuperMax

Sounding rocket test of a supersonic parachute

Parachute Dynamic Extraction Test for ExoMars

Refining parachute deployment systems, ensuring smooth extraction during high-speed deployment at NASA JPL

Parachute Dynamic Extraction Test for ExoMars

Refining parachute deployment systems, ensuring smooth extraction during high-speed deployment at NASA JPL

Full Sequence High-Altitude Drop Test - ExoMars

Vorticity conducts final high-altitude drop test for the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Mission.

Supersonic Parachute Test - SuperMax

Sounding rocket test of a supersonic parachute

Parachute Dynamic Extraction Test for ExoMars

Refining parachute deployment systems, ensuring smooth extraction during high-speed deployment at NASA JPL

Huygens Descent Control Sub-System

The engineering behind the farthest landing ever made by humanity

Huygens Descent Control Sub-System

The engineering behind the farthest landing ever made by humanity

Huygens Descent Control Sub-System

The engineering behind the farthest landing ever made by humanity

European Parachute Extraction Rig Study

Study on a new European test facility for dynamic parachute extraction testing

European Parachute Extraction Rig Study

Study on a new European test facility for dynamic parachute extraction testing

European Parachute Extraction Rig Study

Study on a new European test facility for dynamic parachute extraction testing

Parachutes for ExoMars 2016

Designing and testing the Parachute Assembly Sub-System for ExoMars

Parachutes for ExoMars 2016

Designing and testing the Parachute Assembly Sub-System for ExoMars

Parachutes for ExoMars 2016

Designing and testing the Parachute Assembly Sub-System for ExoMars

Flexible Thermal Protection System

Development of a Flexible Thermal Protection System for deployable and inflatable heatshields and hypersonic decelerators

Flexible Thermal Protection System

Development of a Flexible Thermal Protection System for deployable and inflatable heatshields and hypersonic decelerators

Flexible Thermal Protection System

Development of a Flexible Thermal Protection System for deployable and inflatable heatshields and hypersonic decelerators

NASA Johnson Hypercone System Studies

Vorticity completed the system analysis, trade studies and design of NASA's Hypercone Systems study for the Mars Technology program.

NASA Johnson Hypercone System Studies

Vorticity completed the system analysis, trade studies and design of NASA's Hypercone Systems study for the Mars Technology program.

NASA Johnson Hypercone System Studies

Vorticity completed the system analysis, trade studies and design of NASA's Hypercone Systems study for the Mars Technology program.

Aerothermodynamic Tools for Hypersonic Inflatable Decelerators

Advancing European capabilities in Large Inflatable Entry Decelerators for future space missions

Aerothermodynamic Tools for Hypersonic Inflatable Decelerators

Advancing European capabilities in Large Inflatable Entry Decelerators for future space missions

Aerothermodynamic Tools for Hypersonic Inflatable Decelerators

Advancing European capabilities in Large Inflatable Entry Decelerators for future space missions

Airbags for Small Landers

Designing advanced airbag landing systems for Europe's Mars exploration missions, focusing on technology readiness and robust performance.

Airbags for Small Landers

Designing advanced airbag landing systems for Europe's Mars exploration missions, focusing on technology readiness and robust performance.

Airbags for Small Landers

Designing advanced airbag landing systems for Europe's Mars exploration missions, focusing on technology readiness and robust performance.

Deployable and Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators

Inflatable heatshield and deployable hypersonic decelerator concepts for landing heavy payloads on Mars

Deployable and Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators

Inflatable heatshield and deployable hypersonic decelerator concepts for landing heavy payloads on Mars

Deployable and Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerators

Inflatable heatshield and deployable hypersonic decelerator concepts for landing heavy payloads on Mars

Aerocapture for Mars Study

Decelerating interplanetary probes using Mars' atmosphere to reach a stable orbit.

Aerocapture for Mars Study

Decelerating interplanetary probes using Mars' atmosphere to reach a stable orbit.

Aerocapture for Mars Study

Decelerating interplanetary probes using Mars' atmosphere to reach a stable orbit.

Alternative Descent and Landing Systems

Developing and testing a vented airbag system for landing on Mars

Alternative Descent and Landing Systems

Developing and testing a vented airbag system for landing on Mars

Alternative Descent and Landing Systems

Developing and testing a vented airbag system for landing on Mars

Earth Return Capsule Dynamic Stability by Balloon Drop Tests

Performing high-altitude tests of candidate entry systems

Earth Return Capsule Dynamic Stability by Balloon Drop Tests

Performing high-altitude tests of candidate entry systems

Earth Return Capsule Dynamic Stability by Balloon Drop Tests

Performing high-altitude tests of candidate entry systems

Europa Microprobes

Simulating the high-speed impact of microprobes on the surface of Europa

Europa Microprobes

Simulating the high-speed impact of microprobes on the surface of Europa

Europa Microprobes

Simulating the high-speed impact of microprobes on the surface of Europa

Subsonic Parachute Trade-Off and Testing

Understanding and improving the performance of subsonic parachutes

Subsonic Parachute Trade-Off and Testing

Understanding and improving the performance of subsonic parachutes

Subsonic Parachute Trade-Off and Testing

Understanding and improving the performance of subsonic parachutes

Supersonic Parachute Research

Assessing supersonic parachute performance

Supersonic Parachute Research

Assessing supersonic parachute performance

Supersonic Parachute Research

Assessing supersonic parachute performance