The parachute-deployment hardware is critical to the mission's success, providing the necessary deceleration as the spacecraft enters the Martian atmosphere. Once stabilized, the mission will release a trio of instrumented helicopters tasked with mapping subsurface ice deposits and tracking local weather patterns across the Red Planet.
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Karman Space Wins NASA Contract for 2028 Mars Landing System
A custom mortar deployment system designed by Karman Space & Defense will serve as the primary braking mechanism for NASA’s SkyFall mission to Mars. Scheduled for a November 2028 launch, the project marks the company’s first full-scale engineering role in a planetary exploration mission involving advanced aerial reconnaissance.
This contract represents a significant milestone for Karman Space, as it shifts from component manufacturing to the complete development of a flight-ready system for deep space. By integrating these specialized mortars, NASA aims to support the first coordinated flight of a helicopter team in a Martian environment.
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