NASA and SpaceX delegates visit Tiverton factory that makes parachute fabrics for space missions
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Charlotte Cox
Slightly gummy. The crust never quite set.
Summary
Delegates from NASA and SpaceX visited a specialist fabrics factory in Tiverton that produces parachute materials for space missions. The company, which has a long history of making parachute fabric dating back to before WWII, now supports modern space missions including Mars landings and the recovery of pharmaceuticals manufactured in micro-gravity. The firm also works with the MOD and US Department of Defence on related projects.
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· 3 pulledThis is a chance to showcase the incredible work our team does to support missions that push the boundaries of human achievement.
More and more companies are taking things to space and need to bring them back again.
We're working with the MOD and the US Department of Defence on...
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