China recently conducted a successful test of a parachute-assisted landing system for its rocket boosters. The aim was to prevent uncontrolled re-entries into Earth’s atmosphere. The test involved a Long March 3B rocket launched on May 17, which descended back to Earth on June 9 with the assistance of the parachute system. The development of this technology is a response to global concerns over uncontrolled re-entries of China’s largest rocket, the Long March 5B. The parachute system, developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, guided the rocket booster to a predetermined landing zone, significantly reducing the potential landing … Continue reading China’s Parachute Triumph Over Uncontrolled Rocket Falls: Precision Tests Successful