I'm watching the live NASA transmission (landing at 2055hrs GMT) and the Lander's suspension in the wheels reminded me of the Triumph sprung hub.
It's shown at 1m 43secs - scroll down to the second video here:
https://www.space.com/17933-nasa-televi ... wsource=cl
NASA's live landing transmission is where the above link opens.
Suspension on the Mars Lander wheels. Landing at 2055hrs
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Suspension on the Mars Lander wheels. Landing at 2055hrs
'There is a tide in the affairs of men
Which taken at the flood............'
Which taken at the flood............'
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Re: Suspension on the Mars Lander wheels. Landing at 2055hrs
what like this ?
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Re: Suspension on the Mars Lander wheels. Landing at 2055hrs
History repeating itself then. Turner ‘borrowed' the design from an aircraft.
Stan
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Re: Suspension on the Mars Lander wheels. Landing at 2055hrs
Ah the Dowty sprung hub! Used on Gladiators and Lysanders, both of which were marvellous aeroplanes although it's fair to say the Lysander's appearance was along the lines of Marmite.
I happen to love Marmite ......
Alan
I happen to love Marmite ......
Alan
1953 AJS 16MS, 1939 BSA 250 and a 1/3 scale Sopwith Triplane but that's another story ..... 
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Re: Suspension on the Mars Lander wheels. Landing at 2055hrs
Marmite do a great Peanut Butter now ...Group Leader wrote: I happen to love Marmite ......
Alan
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