4019 Parachute System for Balloon-based Microgravity Experiment

Abstract

To achieve the medium-duration and good-quality micro-gravity environment, an experimental system by the free-fall capsule from a high-altitude balloon was developed in JAXA, and it was successfully tested at Sanriku Balloon Center. In order to decelerate from supersonic speeds the three-stage parachute system was employed in the system. It worked properly, though the mainchute caused the pendulum motions with a relatively large amplitude.