The increasing accumulation of space debris has raised significant concerns regarding the long-term sustainability of space activities. In this context, the European Space Agency (ESA) has developed the DRACO (Destructive Re-entry Assessment Container Object) mission to improve understanding of spacecraft breakup during atmospheric re-entry. The mission aims to collect direct in-situ experimental data to support and improve existing re-entry and demise models. During atmospheric re-entry, the spacecraft is subjected to significant loads that generate high levels of stress and strain within the structure. Monitoring the structural response is then essential to understand how and when different components fail during the breakup process.