The objective of this thesis is to evaluate the applicability of a non-linear Model Predictive Controller in multi planetary environments for control of an autonomous parafoil system. The work stems from many examples of the use of parafoils and parachute as a landing system on planets with suitable atmospheric conditions. As in terrestrial applications, from the thrill of paragliding to the need of deploying resources to the battlefield, or in space exploration where landing critical instruments on a planet leaves no room for error, parafoils have always been explored as a possible solution. The inherit aerodynamic characteristic of this type of system, requires specific atmospheric condition to be considered as a suitable candidate solution to the descent and landing phases of a mission.