Why SpaceX & NASA Struggle with Parachutes

A complete overview of parachute systems technology in the rocket industry. From the history of parachutes, to how they work, to the different types, and finally how they're used by industry leaders like SpaceX, NASA, and Boeing. Learn why parachutes are so challenging, and why they are the most underappreciated tech in the space community. SUBSCRIBE:    / spacexcentric   SUPPORTER ON LOCALS: https://spacexcentric.locals.com JOIN OUR DISCORD:   / discord   STORE: https://teespring.com/stores/spacexce... TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 2:58 - Lead-in 4:26 - Chute History 7:30 - The science of chutes 9:04 - Chute designs 13:22 - How chutes work 17:18 - Chutes in rocketry 31:44 - Conclusion SPECIAL THANKS Skydive Vibes:    / @skydivevibes   Rocket Lab: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/ Copenhagen Suborbitals: https://copenhagensuborbitals.com NASA: https://www.nasa.gov ADDITIONAL FOOTAGE SpaceX:    / spacex   Boeing:    / boeing   Blue Origin:    / blueoriginchannel   Northrop Grumman:    / northropgrummanmedia   JPL:    / jplnews   ULA:    / unitedlaunchalliance   Rocket Lab:    / rocketlabnz   Copenhagen Suborbitals:    / cphsuborbitals   NASA:    / nasa   NASASpaceflight:    / @nasaspaceflight   LabPadre:    / labpadre   Opale Paramotors:    / opaleparamodels   SKLZ:    / sklzvidz   The US Army:    / usarmy   Red Bull:    / redbull   GoPro:    / goprocamera