Ballistic Recovery Systems Inc.

Ballistic Recovery Systems Inc. (BRSI) is a U.S.-based company that develops and markets advanced parachute systems across various sectors. Its operations are segmented into three primary divisions: Aviation, Defense, and Space. The Aviation segment focuses on engineering, testing, and producing integrated whole-aircraft emergency recovery parachute systems for both general and recreational aviation. The Defense segment specializes in personnel parachute systems, precision-guided aerial delivery solutions, and emergency recovery parachutes for cargo, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and training aircraft. Within the Space segment, BRSI designs, tests, and manufactures comprehensive entry, descent, and landing (EDL) systems suited for a broad spectrum of space applications, encompassing crewed and uncrewed missions, whether planetary or terrestrial. Additionally, the company provides safety apparel. Founded in 1980, Ballistic Recovery Systems Inc. is headquartered in South Saint Paul, Minnesota.