Competitions

CanSat Competition- The American Astronautical Society (AAS)

organize an annual student design-build-
launch competition for space-related topics.
Although similar competitions exist for other
fields of engineering (robots, radio-control
airplanes, racing cars, etc.), most space-related
competitions are paper design competitions.
While these are worthwhile, they do not give
students the satisfaction of being involved with
the end-to-end life cycle of a complex
engineering project, from conceptual design,
through integration and test, actual operation of
the system and concluding with a post-mission
summary and debrief. This competition fulfills
that
need!

This annual competition is open to teams from universities and colleges. Teams must
be able to design and build a space-type system, following the approved
competition guide, and then compete against each at the end of two semesters to
determine the winners. Rockets will be provided but teams are responsible for
funding the construction of their CanSat and all travel/lodging expenses.

Here's a general description of the CanSat competition based on historical

information:
 **CanSat Competition:**
- **Organizers:** The competition is typically organized by the AAS and AIAA,
with support from other sponsors and partners.

- **Participants:** The competition is open to college and university students,

encouraging them to design, build, and launch a CanSat—a small satellite
housed within the volume and shape of a standard soda can.

- **Objective:** The primary goal of the CanSat competition is to provide

students with practical experience in aerospace engineering, project
management, and teamwork. Participants are required to complete a series of
tasks and achieve specific mission objectives with their CanSat.

- **Mission Scenario:** Each year, the competition features a different mission

scenario that the CanSat teams must address. This scenario simulates a real-
world mission that a satellite might perform, such as collecting data on
atmospheric conditions, measuring temperature, or transmitting images.

- **Launch and Recovery:** Teams are responsible for designing a CanSat that
can be launched by a rocket to an altitude of a few hundred meters. The CanSat
must then complete its mission and safely return to the ground using a
parachute or other recovery system.

- **Judging Criteria:** Judges evaluate the teams based on various criteria,

including the design and functionality of the CanSat, the success of the mission,
data accuracy, teamwork, and presentations.

- **Educational Objectives:** The competition aims to foster interest in

science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, providing
students with hands-on experience in aerospace-related projects.

- **International Component:** While there are CanSat competitions in

various countries, there is also an international CanSat competition that brings
together winning teams from different nations to showcase their projects.

Keep in mind that specific details, such as competition rules, dates, and
locations, may change from year to year, so it's essential to check the official
websites of the AAS and AIAA for the most up-to-date information if you're
 interested in participating or learning more about the CanSat competition in
the USA.

Competition Tasks

CanSat Competition

-
Preliminary Design Critical Design
Launch Post Flight Review
Review (PDR) Review (CDR)

Future Competition InSat

**CANSAT India 2022-23 Competition Description:**

IN-SPACe presents CANSAT India 2022-23, an exciting competition organized by

the Astronautical Society of India (ASI). This competition is exclusively open to
all undergraduate students currently enrolled in Indian colleges or universities.
Here's a detailed overview of the competition:

1. **Team Composition:**
- Teams should consist of a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8
undergraduate students.
- Only one team is allowed per college/university, with additional
opportunities for affiliated colleges.

2. **Faculty Coordinator/Advisor and Mentors:**

- Teams may have a faculty coordinator/advisor and up to 2 mentors.
 - The faculty coordinator/advisor serves as a point of contact between the
team, university, and IN-SPACe/ASI.
- Mentors, who could be graduate students, faculty, or alumni, act as liaisons
between the team and the competition committee.

3. **Application Process:**
- Teams must provide an approval letter from their institution, including
details of team members, roles, and graduation year.
- An approval letter template is available on the ASI website.

4. **Application Deadline:**
- The last date to apply is 31 July 2022.

5. **Competition Phases:**
- Teams receive a mission requirement document after registration.
- Preliminary Design Review (PDR) submission with a non-refundable fee of
Rs. 5,000/-
- Qualified teams proceed to the next stage by paying Rs. 20,000/- (non-
refundable).
- Comprehensive Design Review (CDR) submission with a maximum CANSAT
cost of Rs. 1,00,000/-.

6. **Sponsorship and Marketing:**

- Teams can initiate marketing pitches to attract sponsorship.
- Adoption and sponsorship of a team (max Rs. 1,00,000/-) allowed, with
details presented during CDR.

7. **Flight Readiness and Launch:**

- CDR qualified teams are permitted to fly their CANSAT after Mission/Flight
Readiness Review.
- Launcher provided by organizers.
- Winners determined after the flight review of CANSATs.

8. **Contact Information:**
- Organized by the Astronautical Society of India (ASI).
- Contact details: Reg. Office at U. R. Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru.
- Telephone: 080-25082536, E-mail: asi@ursc.gov.in.

9. **Further Guidelines and Evaluation Criteria:**

 - Additional details about college/lab visits, sponsorship, and launch dates
will be communicated in due course.
- Guidelines and evaluation criteria for the competition will be provided.

10. **Recommendations and Restrictions:**

- Teams are advised to approach sponsors actively.
- No changes allowed in the team post-PDR.
- Utilization of Make in India components will be given due weightage during
the evaluation.

For the most up-to-date information, participants are encouraged to visit the
ASI website: [ASI Website](https://www.asindia.org).

Timeline Of InSat India