Question

How would the size of

parachute required on a space
probe to allow it to land safely
differ on:
a planet such as Venus
which has a thick
atmosphere.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The atmosphere is too thin to slow the descent for a soft landing. Mars is almost a vacuum, it is the equivalent to Earth atmosphere around 125,000 feet. ... You do not want your lander to get entangled with the chute on landing, so you loose the chute right before you land.