Mars in a Minute: How Do You Land on Mars?

How do you land on Mars? Caption: Very carefully.

How does a spacecraft land on Mars as it hurtles towards the planet at thousands of miles per hour? It needs a heat shield to protect it from the friction of entry into the atmosphere. The spacecraft will also need a parachute to help slow down its descent. Part of the “Mars in a Minute” series.

(Source: DCMP)

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