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Reliability Issues in Rocketry Systems

The team's rocket experienced mechanical issues during launch, including a failure of the Blade Extending Altitude Variance System (BEAVS) and off-nominal descent due to parachute deployment issues. These problems highlight the challenges in achieving reliable performance under high-stress conditions. The issues need to be addressed to ensure successful competition at IREC 2026.

Engineering, Core Engineering, Electrical Engineering