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Space Parachutes at the Library

  • Writer: Aviation Trail
    Aviation Trail
  • Jul 18, 2019
  • 1 min read


• On Monday, July 29 the Parachute Museum will present “Space Parachutes” at the Main Library @ 7:00p to 8:00p, Community Room 2A. 2nd Floor:

In celebration of the anniversary of landing on the moon. Parachutes have been a critical part of most US space programs.  From bringing astronauts safely back to earth, to landing probes on Mars, parachutes have played a key role.  This presentation will discuss the ways parachutes have been used in space programs and the types of parachutes utilized for each application; including some local ties to the parachute technology development.  


• On Thursday, Aug. 1 the Parachute Museum will present “Space Parachutes” at the Miamisburg Library @ 6:30p to 7:30p, Community Room

• On Thursday, Aug. 8 the Parachute Museum will present “Space Parachutes” at the Vandalia Library @ 7:00p to 8:00p, Community Room




 
 
 

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