First high-altitude drop test success for ExoMars parachute

After several weeks of bad weather and strong winds, the latest pair of high-altitude drop tests of the ExoMars parachutes took place in Kiruna, Sweden.The 15 m-wide first stage main parachuteperformed flawlesslyat supersonic speeds, while the35 m-wide second stage parachuteexperienced one minor damage, but decelerated the mock-up of the landing platform as expected.