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Re:SpaceX and Boeing Still Need a Parachute That Always Works by Tuna-Fish on Wednesday November 06, 2019 @02:40PM (#21466271)
Propulsive landing on Mars doesn't take anywhere near that much. The atmosphere is thick enough that you can bleed 90% of your energy with a heat shield.
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