Getting Started with CanSat – A Guide to the Primary Mission | Teach with Space T08
This module outlines the main features of the Primary Mission for CanSat. In the Primary Mission, teams must measure the temperature and pressure and send the information to their ground station. Students will learn about the differences between the sensors they can use and about the challenges associated with completing the Primary Mission. This module is designed in line with a range of resources to support the entire CanSat mission.
Teacher Guide and Student Worksheets available in English (PDF), German (PDF)
Subjects: Physics, Electronics, Programming, Mathematics
Age range: 14-20 years old
Keywords: Sensors, Resistor, Radio, Communication, Protocols, Soldering, CanSat
This classroom resource is part of a set of resources developed by ESA’s Education Office in collaboration with the European Space Education Resource Offices (ESEROs) to support the European CanSat Competition.