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Main Parachute

In a dual deployment setup, the main parachute is deployed by an altimeter or timer, when the rocket is at a pre-determined altitude. The main 'chute slows the rocket's descent so that it lands safely, without damage.

References:

Adding Dual Deployment (Article)
NEFAR's October 2007 Launch (Article)
NEFAR's February 2008 Launch (Article)
2008 Florida Winternationals (Article)
Broken Arrow Build (Article)
NEFAR's April 2008 Launch (Article)
TTRA's January, 2009, Launch (Article)
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