Proposals for the space probes non-standard landing systems

PROBLEM: Mars' atmosphere is too thin to sustain "soft" landing on a parachute. 

Solution: Use lift instead or, in conjunction with, drag to decelerate the vehicle.



An asymmetric rotor with long, superhard carbon plastic blades, is accelerated through the "free" fall of a probe. The probe is suspended from a bearing.

Another design may include paraglider with the sledges accompanying the payload.


Prior Art: Tree samara, such as in maples or elm.