Recovery

Spaceshot Recovery designs all aspects of the recovery system for both the IREC rocket and the high-altitude attempt rocket. We research and design the parachute, drogue system, deployment mechanisms, ejection system, z-ties, and more. We work with Avionics to integrate our system into the avionics stack and with Structures to pack our system in the airframes. This year, we will have an SRAD altimeters subteam, in which we will be designing and manufacturing our own altimeters! 

Our Philosophy: 

  • Enriching Experience —> Excellent Outcome (the latter tends to follow the former)

  • Always keep in mind that the real value in this project is in experiencing the design process & collaboration, exploring what interests you, and learning cool things you can use later on in your career or research.

  • Don't be afraid to question, challenge, and suggest! (Just do so nicely.)

Recovery Lead

  • Ashley Sawa

    Recovery Lead

    amsawa2@illinois.edu