Catalyst: Orion parachute

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

“Catalyst” follows NASA as it tests its Orion parachute system over an Army bombing range.

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In this segment:

Randy Bresnik, NASA astronaut
Jared Daum, NASA Johnson, Orion Parachute Hardware Team
Mark Kirasich, NASA Orion Program Manager
Jim McMichael, NASA Johnson, Space Crew Parachute Testing

Catalyst: DAWN Orbiter Satellite

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