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NASA is testing a new way to land spacecraft on Mars that uses a collapsible base to absorb the impact of landing. The system, called the Simplified High Impact Energy Landing Device (SHIELD), is designed to be a low-cost and reliable way to land payloads on the Martian surface.
SHIELD works by using a series of accordion-like folds to crumple and absorb the energy of a landing. The design is similar to the crumple zones of cars, which are designed to absorb the impact of a collision.
NASA has tested SHIELD prototypes in drop towers and other facilities, and the system has shown promise. In one test, a prototype SHIELD landed on a concrete slab from a height of 90 feet and survived the impact.
NASA is now planning to test SHIELD in a more realistic environment. In 2023, the agency plans to launch a SHIELD prototype to Mars on a small spacecraft. The prototype will land on the Martian surface and collect data on how well the system performs in real-world conditions.
If SHIELD is successful, it could revolutionize the way NASA lands spacecraft on Mars. The system could be used to land a wide range of payloads, from small rovers to large human landers
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