The structural integrity (and reputation) of the dummys parachutes were on the line, and the above clip reveals they passed the test.Multiple parachutes were being tested in advance of the ESA-Roscosmos ExoMars objective, which is set to leave for the Red Planet in September 2022.” Were really delighted to report that the first main parachute carried out completely: we have a supersonic parachute design that can fly to Mars,” stated Thierry Blancquaert, the team leader for ExoMars, in an ESA press release. Just in case, this time around the ESA bought some backup parachutes from the exact same U.S. maker that made the Perseverance rovers effective parachute system.