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Parachute Size Estimator for Near Space Balloons

Parachute Size Estimator for Near Space Balloons

While your High Altitude Balloon (HAB) payload may not be as critical as an Apollo mission returning from space, it still requires careful thought and planning. It is important that you balance the trade-offs such as a safe impact speed (slower descent) with a longer descent time and travel distance (faster descent is more desirable).

Learn how in this blog post.