Recovery
“Dare mighty things”
Teddy Roosevelt
The Recovery team within the THRUST student project is tasked with ensuring the safe return of the rocket after its mission, focusing primarily on the design of the parachute ejection system. Their design takes into account various factors such as air pressure, altitude, and descent velocity to optimize recovery.
Beyond design, the Recovery team runs full-scale tests to validate the parachute system. To simulate real-world conditions, the team uses drone deployments at high altitudes, releasing test vehicles that mimic the rocket’s descent profile. These tests allow the team to gather data on parachute performance, ensuring that the deployment system operates flawlessly under different conditions. By carefully analyzing these results, they refine the system to improve reliability and minimize the risk of failure during actual launches.
The test campaign is key to perfecting the parachute system and ensuring safe rocket recovery. This work makes rocket reuse possible and supports future missions by guaranteeing safe landings