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2010 competition requirements
1. All the components of the CanSat must fit inside a European soda can: 115 mm height and 66 mm diameter;
2. The maximum mass of the CanSat is limited to 350 g;
3. The CanSat should have a recovery system, such as a parachute, which is able to be reused after launch;
4. The antennas, transducers and other elements of the CanSat cannot extend beyond the can’s diameter until it has left the rocket;
5. The deployable subsystems and recovery system can exceed the length of the primary structure, up to a maximum length of 230 mm;
6. Flight time is limited to 120 sec;
7. The descent rate must be between 8 m/s and 11m/s;
8. Explosives, detonators, pyrotechnics, flammable materials, dangerous materials and biological payloads are strictly forbidden. All materials used must be safe for personnel, equipments and the environment. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) will be requested in case of doubt;
9. The CanSat shall operate with a battery or solar panels. It must be possible for the systems to be powered on for three continuous hours;
10. The CanSat must be able to withstand an acceleration of up to 20g;
11. The battery must be easily accessible, in case it has to be replaced or recharged in the field;
12. The total budget of the CanSat should not exceed €1000;
13. It is forbidden to use any kind of camera onboard the CanSat.
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