First European CanSat Competition The first European CanSat Competition was organised by the European Space Agency in collaboration with the Norwegian Centre for Space-related Education (NAROM). The finished CanSats were launched on a rocket from the Andøya Rocket Range in Norway, from 15 - 19 August.   The European CanSat Competition is part of ESA’s initiative to inspire young people to follow a career in science or engineering, with a view to ensuring the availability of a highly qualified work force in the space industry of the future.     CanSats offer a unique opportunity for students to experience their first real space-related project. Eleven teams were selected to build their own small ‘satellite’ with the help of a kit in the form of a soda can and then have the opportunity to launch it on a rocket from the Andøya Rocket Range in Norway. The competition offered a unique experience by enabling dialogue and interaction between students, as well as encouraging an element of competition between teams from many different countries.     More information on the competition and on the participating teams can be found by following the links in the left hand menu.       Last update: 1 September 2010