Space Parachutes: Predicting the Unpredictable

The video discusses the challenges and evolution of parachute technology, highlighting issues faced by SpaceX and Boeing with parachute failures. It traces the history of parachutes from Leonardo da Vinci's designs to modern applications in space missions. The video explains the complexities of parachute modeling and the need for innovations to improve reliability, including new materials and techniques like reefing and Zylon.

How do engineers test new materials for parachutes, and what challenges do they face?

Discuss the significance of load distribution in parachute performance and the issues that arise from it.

What are some of the recent advancements in parachute technology mentioned in the text?