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Generate QuizSupersonic parachutes are ineffective for landing heavy payloads on Mars due to thin atmosphere.
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Answer: True
Mars' thin atmosphere limits parachute deceleration; payloads >1 ton require supplemental propulsion (sky crane/retro-rockets) as used by Curiosity/Perseverance.