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Posted on 19/07/201706/09/2022 by Sarah Griffey

ESA – SUPERMAX

The SUPERMAX mission (Supersonic Parachute Experiment Ride on a MAXUS rocket) was flown successfully on the MAXUS 9 flight which took place on 7th April 2017.  This test parachute deployed at supersonic velocity, demonstrates Europe’s capability to land safely from space.

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