NASA/JSC has a requirement for Lightweight Materials for the CEV Parachute Assembly System (CPAS) shall be developed, manufactured, and laboratory and flight tested for use in the skirt to shoulder ...

As skydivers well know, it's a good idea to look before you leap -- and to pack a trusty parachute, too. A weighty spacecraft zooming toward a planet's surface at several miles per second will, after ...

Parachutes are an integral component in the realm of drag racing, serving as a vital mechanism for decelerating high-speed vehicles. Their role is not only pivotal in ensuring the safety of drivers ...

Mountaineers discovered WWII-era parachute material on a glacier in Austria believed to be from a US-led spy mission called Operation Greenup, experts said. Screengrab from Ötztaler Museen’s Facebook ...