Survival in the Skies

S1, EP1 "Parachutes"

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The development of the parachute required huge leaps of faith by pioneering engineers and courageous test jumpers; the untold story of parachutes, from early test jumps during World War I to the massive chutes that land vehicles on Mars.

Original Air Date: Mar 3, 2016Smithsonian Channel46m

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