Starliner Crew Module Parachute System

Boeing Starliner drogue/main parachute mortar system certified under 9808.00.8000 for NASA Commercial Crew international safety standards. Provides deceleration from Mach 0.6 for land landing with four test pilots.

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🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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8804.00.00.00Higher: 38% vs 10%

If general parachutes

Chapter 88 parachutes separate from crew-rated recovery systems

6307.90.98Higher: 24.5% vs 10%

If made-up textile articles

Chapter 63 textiles without crew parachute certification

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NASA Commercial Crew Program certification required

Include deployment sequencing and reefing cutter specifications

Document mortar fire control system integration

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