Design A Parachute

Inventor's IQ Points for this activity: 200
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Here, take on the role of the lead engineer in charge of designing the MER parachute. Can you come up with a design that will slow the MER safely as it approaches the martian surface? You'll need to consider trade-offs in the parachute's stability, strength, and volume.


Name one of the four system requirements you must meet.