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Amateur rocketry often faces challenges regarding flight stability and critical data loss during high-velocity launches. Traditional passive stabilization methods are highly dependent on aerodynamic surfaces, which often fail under unpredictable atmospheric conditions. This project introduces Eclipsa Redshift, an advanced research rocket utilizing an integrated framework of Active Thrust Vector Control (TVC) and long-range telemetry. The system is powered by the ESP32-S3 microcontroller, which processes real-time orientation data from the BNO055 absolute orientation sensor and altitude from the BMP280 barometric sensor. The control system employs a PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) algorithm to adjust a dual-axis gimbaled metal nozzle, ensuring vertical stability by redirecting the engine's thrust vector. For data integrity, Eclipsa Redshift features a redundant monitoring system: LoRa-based telemetry for real-time long-distance data transmission and an onboard SD-card black box for high-frequency data logging. Results from flight simulations and static tests indicate a significant increase in flight stability and 100% data recovery success. This innovation provides a low-cost yet high-efficiency solution for suborbital research and atmospheric data acquisition.