In the United States have failed the test apparatus to ensure a soft landing on Mars – Ekho Moskvy radio station

It is also called “flying saucer.” According to NASA, properly worked only one of the two systems, with which the unit had to make gentle splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. In particular, the parachute did not open full diameter of more than 30 meters.

A similar situation occurred during the first test of “flying saucer” in the past year. NASA plans to launch a manned spacecraft to Mars in 2035.