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What is a CanSat
A CanSat is a type of sounding rocket payload used to teach space technology. It is similar to the technology used in small satellites. The payload is required to fit inside the volume of a typical soda can (66mm diameter and 115mm height) and have a mass below 350g. Antennas can be mounted externally, but…
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History of CanSat
In late 1998, Prof. Robert Twiggs of Stanford University proposed the concept of CanSat. CanSat became the predecessor of the all popular CubeSat, (which was introduced at 1999). The introductions of the CanSat and CubeSat were held at the University of Space Systems Symposium (USSS). The author of both proposals started the practical education of…
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What is Poly-Picosatellite Orbital Deployer (P-POD) and how it is used
The Poly-Picosatellite Orbital Deployer (P-POD) is a standardized deployer system used to deploy small satellites, including CubeSats and CanSats, into space. It was developed by California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) and is widely used by many universities, research organizations, and private companies for small satellite missions. The P-POD is a spring-loaded deployer system that…