CanSat

Results

In April 2025, we were back at it—joining the CanSat competition once again, hosted by the European Space Agency and the Space Team at the Technical University of Vienna.

After a full year of hard work—designing countless prototypes, running endless tests, and even putting our final CanSat through a vacuum chamber—we were all set for launch day. But Mother Nature had other plans. The rocket meant to carry our CanSat 500 meters into the sky was grounded due to bad weather. Yeah… that bites.

Still, setbacks are part of the journey, especially when you're aiming for the stars. Onward and upward—literally (hopefully next time)!

Preparation

In preparation for the CanSat competition, we had the incredible opportunity to test our satellite under conditions that felt remarkably close to space itself. Instead of just running simulations or standard lab tests, we placed our CanSat inside a vacuum chamber — pushing it one step closer to the real environment it was designed for

After months of designing, building, and refining every detail, seeing our project operate under such realistic conditions was both exciting and slightly nerve-wracking. Excuse our boasting, but in that moment, it almost felt fair to call it space-ready.

A huge thank you to Werner Engel and FOTEC Forschungs- und Technologietransfer GmbH for making this amazing experience possible. Opportunities like this don’t just test hardware they build confidence, resilience, and extra ambition for the journey ahead.

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