| 1. | The drogue parachutes were then deployed, slowing the spacecraft to.
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| 2. | The drogue parachute's simpler design allows for easier deployment.
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| 3. | This ejects the nose cap, which deploys the drogue retention straps.
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| 4. | The drogue parachute has a design load of approximately and weighs approximately.
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| 5. | The frustum and drogue parachute continue on a separate trajectory to splashdown.
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| 6. | Twin drogue parachutes were used to slow the GlobalFlyer to landing speeds.
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| 7. | Drogue parachutes were used in addition to conventional wheel brakes.
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| 8. | The series drogue does not have to be adjusted during a storm.
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| 9. | Drogue stones were the equivalent of a storm anchor on ancient ships.
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| 10. | The drogue parachute is quickly followed by the main parachute.
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