NASA Low density supersonic decelerator

[Levelord]

So there is news of NASA developing a new supersonic decelerator that can replace assist the supersonic parachutes the Curiosity Rover used. I feel this could be an interesting addition to KSP since I always felt it looked silly seeing re-entry effects on parachutes when landing on planets.

http://youtu.be/e1EJlj2cMhM

Edited April 14, 2014 by Levelord

[maccollo]

It's not supposed to replace the super sonic parachute.

It's to allow them to slow down enough with heavier payloads so that they don't smash into the ground before they can even use the parachute.

[Levelord]

It's not supposed to replace the super sonic parachute.

It's to allow them to slow down enough with heavier payloads so that they don't smash into the ground before they can even use the parachute.

Ah, thanks for clearing that up. Made corrections to the OP. Would still be an awesome addition to KSP methinks.