Category: CanSat
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How CanSats are prepared for deployment
There are several ways to launch a CanSat. The most common ones are the launch via rocket, with the help of a meteorological balloon as well as with the use of UAVs. The last one is least used as of the time of writing this article but it is surely gaining momentum. There are several…
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Meteorological Balloon launch of CanSat
Weather balloon deployment of CanSats As the number of conducted experiments grew, newer methods of deployment were found for the usage of Cansats. The newly most common one is the meteorological balloon. Deploying CanSats via a balloon is a popular method for conducting high-altitude missions. Here is a general overview of how CanSats are deployed…
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Rocket Launch of CanSat
The first option for deployment we will look at will be via a rocket. This method is also the oldest of all. It was used during the first launch of CanSat in history. The usage of a rocket was due to the fact that at that time, it was the only familiar way of deploying…
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Launching CanSat with the use of UAV
Deploying CanSats with the usage of UAVs is the newest method and as such it is steadily gaining momentum. Deploying a CanSat using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone, involves a different approach compared to balloon deployments. Here’s a general overview of how CanSats can be deployed using a UAV: It’s…
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Special Considerations for Weather balloon deployment method for CanSats
Requirements and considerations When deploying a CanSat using a balloon, specific considerations are taken into account regarding the selection and preparation of the balloon. Here are some key points regarding the balloons used for CanSat deployments: It’s important to note that specific balloon requirements may vary based on the mission objectives, payload weight, desired altitude,…
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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…
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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 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…