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This answer notes that Voskhod:

...added a small solid-fuel rocket to the parachute lines. It fired as the descent module neared touchdown, providing a softer landing.

How exactly did they safely and reliably add a "solid-fuel rocket to the parachute lines"? I'm thinking that the rocket's exhaust could burn and sever the line directly below, defeating the purpose.

This answer notes that Voskhod

...added a small solid-fuel rocket to the parachute lines. It fired as the descent module neared touchdown, providing a softer landing.

How exactly did they safely and reliably add a "solid-fuel rocket to the parachute lines"? I'm thinking that the rocket's exhaust could burn and sever the line directly below, defeating the purpose.

This answer notes that Voskhod:

...added a small solid-fuel rocket to the parachute lines. It fired as the descent module neared touchdown, providing a softer landing.

How exactly did they safely and reliably add a "solid-fuel rocket to the parachute lines"? I'm thinking that the rocket's exhaust could burn and sever the line directly below, defeating the purpose.

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How exactly were solid-fuel rockets added to the parachute lines of the Voskhod capsule?

This answer notes that Voskhod

...added a small solid-fuel rocket to the parachute lines. It fired as the descent module neared touchdown, providing a softer landing.

How exactly did they safely and reliably add a "solid-fuel rocket to the parachute lines"? I'm thinking that the rocket's exhaust could burn and sever the line directly below, defeating the purpose.