Why SpaceX & NASA Struggle with Parachutes | Xcentric Documentary
A complete overview of parachute systems technology in the rocket industry. From the history of parachutes, to how they work, to the different types, and finally how they're used by industry leaders like SpaceX, NASA, and Boeing. Learn why parachutes are so challenging, and why they are the most underappreciated tech in the space community. Original upload date: May 2020
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
2:58 - Lead-in
4:26 - Chute History
7:30 - The science of chutes
9:04 - Chute designs
13:22 - How chutes work
17:18 - Chutes in rocketry
31:44 - Conclusion
SPECIAL THANKS
Skydive Vibes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXYd4K-SNSjeZqDZs9f78JQ
Rocket Lab: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/
Copenhagen Suborbitals: https://copenhagensuborbitals.com
NASA: https://www.nasa.gov
ADDITIONAL FOOTAGE
SpaceX: https://www.youtube.com/spacex
Boeing: https://www.youtube.com/Boeing
Blue Origin: https://www.youtube.com/blueoriginchannel
Northrop Grumman: https://www.youtube.com/northropgrummanmedia
JPL: https://www.youtube.com/JPLnews
ULA: https://www.youtube.com/UnitedLaunchAlliance
Rocket Lab: https://www.youtube.com/RocketLabNZ
Copenhagen Suborbitals: https://www.youtube.com/CphSuborbitals
NASA: https://www.youtube.com/NASA
NASASpaceflight: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSUu1lih2RifWkKtDOJdsBA
LabPadre: https://www.youtube.com/labpadre
Opale Paramotors: https://www.youtube.com/OpaleParamodels
SKLZ: https://www.youtube.com/SKLZvidz
The US Army: https://www.youtube.com/usarmy
Red Bull: https://www.youtube.com/redbull
GoPro: https://www.youtube.com/GoProCamera
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