Joining YJSP Avionics — Hardware in the Loop

hlyu68@gatech.edu (Hongyi Lyu) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I recently joined the Yellow Jacket Space Program (YJSP) — Georgia Tech’s student-run rocketry organization working toward launching a liquid-fueled sounding rocket past the Kármán Line.

What is YJSP Avionics?
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The Avionics team is responsible for all electronics hardware and software aboard YJSP’s vehicles. The team designs, implements, and tests a stack of custom PCBs including the Flight Computer, Engine Controller, Data Acquisition, Flight Sensors, RF telemetry, and Battery Management System. Beyond flight-critical systems, Avionics also plays a key role in integration and testing of the vehicle and its subsystems.

TachyAstroach: 36 Hours from Raw Materials to 1st Place Rover

hlyu68@gatech.edu (Hongyi Lyu) — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A 36-hour sprint.

Immersed in a current of Tough 2000 resin, attitude control, ISO bolts, and bus communication — we turned raw materials into an extraterrestrial rover.

The GT IEEE Robotech Hackathon might not be the biggest event, but it was my first real dive into an intensive hackathon-style build. Despite freezing rain and wind, everyone showed up. Our four-member team, TachyAstroach, kicked off the mission.

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