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OpenStudy (anonymous):

When a Lunar Module landed on the Moon, it used thrusters to slow its descent to the surface. When other spacecraft are returned to Earth, they use parachutes to slow their descent. Why wouldn't a parachute be useful on the Moon?

OpenStudy (gebooors):

What is purpose of parachute? How it works? What is different in Moon?

OpenStudy (aravindg):

Also what does Earth have that moon does not?

OpenStudy (gebooors):

Atmosphere

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