> the planned entry is magnificently overcomplicated > > You've got a secret that these engineers don't know about? > > I remember an interview a while back with one of the engineers from the Opportunity > rover that explained that the "balloon" landing isn't preferred anymore as it's too > unpredictable where the rover will finally end up, as well as unknown terrain hazards > that could damage equipment from such a violent landing.
I wish I had a better idea. I was hoping the word "magnificent" would downplay the negative connotations of over-complicated. There isn't an easy way of doing this on current tech, but the logistics behind designing/coding/integrating all those systems is mind-blowing. It's not that shy of Rube Goldberg territory.
If they pull it off, a nice side effect will be the budget boost they get when the military quietly cuts them a check for the plans.
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