Aerostar designs and manufactures parachutes
for the recovery of scientific payloads from
high altitude balloon flights.

These parachutes are
designed to open quickly at altitudes
up to 150,000 feet and to recover
payload weights up to 8,000 pounds.

On a typical scientific balloon flight, the vent
of the parachute is attached to the base of the balloon. The payload hangs from the
risers of the open parachute.

Click on the photo to watch a payload recovery parachute in action

Aerostar also manufactures other types
of parachutes, such as the
G-12 Cargo Parachute,
for the military and other agencies.

If you want information on those types
of parachutes, please visit our
Military Products Parachutes
for more information.

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Payload Recovery Parachutes

Small Payload Parachutes
All designs are flat circular designs
Nominal Sea Level descent speed is 23 feet per second with nominal payload
Delivery is normally 30-45 business days after receipt of order