“80% of the failures in sounding rockets are caused by a recovery system malfunction”
The recovery system is designed to bring the rocket back to the ground in a controlled manner. While the parachute is the most visible component, there is a complex mechanism working behind it. This mechanism needs to operate with precise timing and generate the appropriate forces. It plays a crucial role in ensuring a safe and successful recovery of the rocket.
The parachute subsystem is of utmost significance as any malfunction, whether it be a partial opening, twisting, or breaking, would inevitably result in the utter destruction of the rocket. The team bears the responsibility of designing the entire line, beginning with determining the appropriate size of the parachute to achieve the desired rate of descent, and extending to sizing the individual components that must endure the stresses that arise throughout the course of the mission.
