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A parachute is a device made of lightweight fabric that forms a canopy to slow the descent of a person or object from an aircraft or high altitude, providing a controlled and safe landing. In modern applications, it's not only crucial for emergency ejections and skydiving but also plays a key role in space missions, like the Mars rover landings, highlighting its evolution from simple safety tool to high-tech engineering marvel.
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