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Would a parachute help a skydiver in space?

No. A parachute would not help a skydiver in space. A parachute works by taking advantage of air resistance. There is no air in space, so there can be no resistance. Perhaps that's the main reason why the Space Shuttle never deployed its parachutes while it was still in space.


How do you launch a parachute in Kerbal Space Program?

To launch a parachute in Kerbal Space Program, you need to first ensure that the parachute is attached to your craft by placing it in a stage with a lower number than your decouplers or engine stages. When you reach the desired altitude, press the spacebar or manually activate the parachute through the staging menu to deploy it.


Why does a space shuttle use a parachute after landing?

The space shuttle uses a parachute after landing to slow down its descent and help it come to a controlled stop. The parachute reduces the impact force on the shuttle and allows for a safer landing for astronauts and equipment onboard.


What is the use of parachute in a space mission?

A parachute is used in a space mission to slow down and safely land a spacecraft or a probe back on Earth. It helps to reduce the speed of descent, allowing for a controlled landing and protecting the equipment inside from damage.


Would a parachute work on a lander to earths moon?

No, a parachute would not work on a lander descending to the Moon because there is no atmosphere on the Moon to create the needed drag for the parachute to slow down the descent. Other methods such as retro-rockets or thrusters are used for landing on the Moon.

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Would a parachute help a skydiver in space?

No. A parachute would not help a skydiver in space. A parachute works by taking advantage of air resistance. There is no air in space, so there can be no resistance. Perhaps that's the main reason why the Space Shuttle never deployed its parachutes while it was still in space.


How do you launch a parachute in Kerbal Space Program?

To launch a parachute in Kerbal Space Program, you need to first ensure that the parachute is attached to your craft by placing it in a stage with a lower number than your decouplers or engine stages. When you reach the desired altitude, press the spacebar or manually activate the parachute through the staging menu to deploy it.


Will a square parachute work better than a rectangle parachute?

Yes they will


Will a parachute work in a vacuum?

no it will not


Would a parachute work in no gravity and why?

Yes it would work. But there would be nothing for it to work against, because there is no gravitational force.If there was no gravity and some other force working on the parachute, such us it being pulled behind a car, then if there was air or another fluid present, then there would be drag, just as in a gravity environment.


What should the parachute size in mars?

Wouldn't work since there is no air at all. Edit: The atmosphere is thin, but there's enough to make a parachute work. We know this because some space probes have used parachutes to land on Mars. Sorry, I don't know what size they used.


Should you put slits in your parachute?

if you mean slits has in tears then NO If you do that then your parachute will not work and you`ll die.


Why does a space shuttle use a parachute after landing?

The space shuttle uses a parachute after landing to slow down its descent and help it come to a controlled stop. The parachute reduces the impact force on the shuttle and allows for a safer landing for astronauts and equipment onboard.


Why doesn't the cassini space probe have a parachute and heat shield?

because its solid


Would a Parachute work on the moon?

A parachute works on Earth by effectively 'trapping air' inside of it, creating a large surface area and so a large amount of wind resistance or friction. As there is no atmosphere on the moon, there is no air to be trapped and therefore no friction. So no, a parachute would not work on the moon.A parachute works using air resistence. There is no air on the moon. Therefore a parachute would only pull you down faster. If ur planning on going to the moon i suggest you try a jetpack.


How do you use the parachute on battle field bad company 2?

For PC it is usually SPACE


Why a parachute is attached with dragster?

The dragster needs a parachute in order to slow down at the end of its run. Brakes alone are not enough. Its the same thing as with the Space Shuttle when landing.