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drogue parachute
(redirected from Drag chute)

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drogue parachute
n.
1. A parachute used to stabilize or decelerate a fast-moving object, especially a small parachute used to slow down a reentering spacecraft or satellite prior to deployment of the main parachute.
2. A small parachute used to pull a main parachute from its storage pack.
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Noun1.drogue parachute - a small parachute that pulls the main parachute from its storage pack
chute, parachute - rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall
2.drogue parachute - a parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly
drogue chute, drogue
chute, parachute - rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall
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The arrival of the shuttle was heralded by twin sonic booms, while shortly after touchdown Endeavour deployed a red and white drag chute to slow the craft to a halt, live images from NASA Television showed.
Space shuttle Endeavour lands safely in California by AFP / AFP American Edition
The arrival of the shuttle was heralded by twin sonic booms, while shortly after touchdown Endeavour deployed a red and white drag chute to slow the craft to a halt, live images from NASA Television showed.
Space shuttle Endeavour lands safely in California by AFP / AFP Global Edition
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