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NASA prepares to test parachute for Michoud-built capsule

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Yuma, Ariz. - NASA scientists say they're ready to test a parachute designed to save a capsule built in New Orleans East.

They've already boarded Orion's parachute system on a plane in Yuma, Arizona.

The Orion capsule is the next vehicle NASA hopes will explore deep space.

Wednesday's test will include dropping the parachute from 25,000 feet.

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