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Old 13th October 2024 | 19:25
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And how is this going to work on Moon and Mars?
Different designs.

Lunar HLS lander has legs and a reaction control system but no flaps - obviously. https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2021...dings-on-ramp/

Mars lander will probably resemble the HLS. Atmosphere is so thin flaps won’t help much, but reduced gravity means it will carry enough fuel for landing and take-off without flaps for additional aero braking.
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