Come and See the Future of Space Exploration— from a Can!
Have you wondered how to build a satellite from a can? School students can show you how they have done it to reach new heights.
As part of the CanSat competition, organized by the European Space Agency (ESA), they’re creating tiny satellites that fit inside a beverage can.
What is CanSat?
CanSat is an ESA competition designed to inspire students toward careers in technology and natural sciences. Teams must design and construct a mini-satellite that fits entirely inside a standard beverage can. The satellite is launched using a small rocket to an altitude of 700 meters, where it is deployed and descends safely with a parachute while performing various scientific tasks.
Meet the CanSat Teams
Two teams from Lichtenberg School in Darmstadt—“Space Trek” and “Ad Astra”—are working hard to prepare their mini-satellites for the big launch.
Space Trek
A team of 9th and 10th grade designing a satellite that will measure air pressure, humidity, and temperature during its descent.
Ad Astra
A team of 11th and 12th graders building a satellite to capture aerial photos and create a 3D map of the terrain.
Demo of Cloud-Native Software for Cube Satellite Operations
As part of Tag der Raumfahrt activities, we will showcase EASE-Rise, our cloud-native platform for controlling and operating cube satellites. Come and see how we manage satellites directly from our cloud platform in real time!
