48K views · 1.3K reactions | The breakneck stopping power of this parachute passed the test to carry the most massive payload yet to the surface of Mars. More on the Mars 2020 chute: https://go.nasa.gov/2D7w6WM A dvanced S upersonic P arachute I nflation R esearch E xperiment | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory | Facebook

Did you know that Wallops played a key role in testing the parachute that will be used in today's landing attempt of NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover? Watch the video to learn more about why the engineers from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory came to Wallops to utilize our sounding rockets. #CountdownToMars Then later today, watch coverage of the Mars landing today starting at 2:15 p.m. EST. Learn more: https://go.nasa.gov/3k227SC | NASA's Wallops Flight Facility