High Altitude Balloon Parachutes
Rocketman High-Altitude Balloon (HAB) Payload Recovery Parachutes
Rocketman Parachutes designs and manufactures all of our parachutes in-house, and our systems have successfully flown on thousands of HAB missions worldwide. We work with educators, universities, government agencies, and individual hobbyists, helping send scientific payloads safely to the edge of space. With Rocketman, the sky is no longer the limit—anyone can successfully launch a HAB!
Key Features:
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Durable Canopy: Made from low-porosity 1.1 oz Ripstop Nylon for reliable, consistent inflation in near-space conditions.
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Secure Attachment: Includes a reinforced apex loop to attach to the balloon neck; payload hangs safely from the canopy risers.
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Controlled Deployment: Quick, soft deployment with positive, stable inflation, and adjustable descent using the cord lock (pat#5472394).
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Shroud Lines: Four nylon shroud lines sewn 6″ up the canopy reduce tangling and eliminate the need for line spacers.
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Enhanced Stability: Polyconical design provides superior stability over flat parachutes, even in high-altitude, low-pressure conditions.
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Reinforced Edges: Canopy edges reinforced with nylon tape and webbing for durability during repeated launches.
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Professionally Designed: Engineered for safe, repeatable recovery of HAB payloads at a fair price.
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USA Made: All materials and manufacturing are USA-made.
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Visual Options: Canopy colors may vary for visibility and tracking during descent.
Rocketman HAB parachutes are optimized for scientific payload recovery, ensuring reliable, safe, and repeatable performance for near-space missions, educational projects, and research flights.

The top reinforced loop on canopy of parachute, attaches to the weather balloon (with shock cord in between). Allows for a strong attachment point, can be attached in seconds.

Our Weather Balloon Chutes are only 4 lines, no worrying about tangling or twisting of the lines. Also included is a cord lock, which can be slid up the parachute for lighter payloads or on windier days to increase decent rate. Easy attachment loop to hook Payload onto.

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2ft High Altitude Balloon Parachute Length of Lines: 2ft Long Material of Lines: 1/4" Braided Nylon - 250lb Rated Material of Parachute: 1.1oz Mil-Spec Ripstop - 20 Denier - Zero Porosity Surface Area of Parachute: 2.57 Sq Ft |
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3ft High Altitude Balloon Parachute Length of Lines: 3ft Long Material of Lines: 1/4" Braided Nylon - 250lb Rated Material of Parachute: 1.1oz Mil-Spec Ripstop - 20 Denier - Zero Porosity Surface Area of Parachute: 5.78 Sq Ft |
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4ft High Altitude Balloon Parachute Length of Lines: 4ft Long Material of Lines: 1/4" Braided Nylon - 250lb Rated Material of Parachute: 1.1oz Mil-Spec Ripstop - 20 Denier - Zero Porosity Surface Area of Parachute: 10.28 Sq Ft |
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5ft High Altitude Balloon Parachute Length of Lines: 5ft Long Material of Lines: 1/4" Braided Nylon - 250lb Rated Material of Parachute: 1.1oz Mil-Spec Ripstop - 20 Denier - Zero Porosity Surface Area of Parachute: 15.46 Sq Ft |
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6ft High Altitude Balloon Parachute Length of Lines: 6ft Long Material of Lines: 1/4" Braided Nylon - 250lb Rated Material of Parachute: 1.1oz Mil-Spec Ripstop - 20 Denier - Zero Porosity Surface Area of Parachute: 19.40 Sq Ft |
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7ft High Altitude Balloon Parachute Length of Lines: 7ft Long Material of Lines: 1/4" Braided Nylon - 250lb Rated Material of Parachute: 1.1oz Mil-Spec Ripstop - 20 Denier - Zero Porosity Surface Area of Parachute: 28.93 Sq Ft |
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8ft High Altitude Balloon Parachute Length of Lines: 8ft Long Material of Lines: 3/8" Braided Nylon - 550lb Rated Material of Parachute: 1.1oz Mil-Spec Ripstop - 20 Denier - Zero Porosity Surface Area of Parachute: 41.13 Sq Ft |
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9ft High Altitude Balloon Parachute Length of Lines: 9ft Long Material of Lines: 3/8" Braided Nylon - 550lb Rated Material of Parachute: 1.1oz Mil-Spec Ripstop - 20 Denier - Zero Porosity Surface Area of Parachute: 50.35 Sq Ft |
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10ft High Altitude Balloon Parachute Length of Lines: 10ft Long Material of Lines: 3/8" Braided Nylon - 550lb Rated Material of Parachute: 1.1oz Mil-Spec Ripstop - 20 Denier - Zero Porosity Surface Area of Parachute: 58.35 Sq Ft |
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12ft High Altitude Balloon Parachute Length of Lines: 12ft Long Material of Lines: 3/8" Braided Nylon - 550lb Rated Material of Parachute: 1.1oz Mil-Spec Ripstop - 20 Denier - Zero Porosity Surface Area of Parachute: 76.74 Sq Ft |
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14ft High Altitude Balloon Parachute Length of Lines: 14ft Long Material of Lines: 3/8" Braided Nylon - 550lb Rated Material of Parachute: 1.1oz Mil-Spec Ripstop - 20 Denier - Zero Porosity Surface Area of Parachute: 103.92 Sq Ft |
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16ft High Altitude Balloon Parachute Length of Lines: 16ft Long Material of Lines: 3/8" Braided Nylon - 550lb Rated Material of Parachute: 1.1oz Mil-Spec Ripstop - 20 Denier - Zero Porosity Surface Area of Parachute: TBD Sq Ft |
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18ft High Altitude Balloon Parachute Length of Lines: 18ft Long Material of Lines: 3/8" Braided Nylon - 550lb Rated Material of Parachute: 1.1oz Mil-Spec Ripstop - 20 Denier - Zero Porosity Surface Area of Parachute: TBD Sq Ft |

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