CanSat Competition

The Indian CanSat Competition hosted by the Astronautical Society of India (ASI) is a prestigious national-level competition that challenges students to design and build small satellite prototypes the size of a soda can. This competition provides a unique platform for Indian students to gain hands-on experience in space technology and satellite development.

ASI's CanSat competition fosters innovation and practical skills in aerospace engineering among Indian students, preparing the next generation of scientists and engineers for careers in India's growing space sector. The competition emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, systems engineering, and real-world problem-solving through space technology applications.

The Parikshit Student Satellite Team's CanSat is specifically designed as an environmental monitoring system. Our innovative approach focuses on collecting crucial environmental data during its descent phase, measuring parameters such as air quality, particulate matter concentration, temperature gradients, humidity levels, and atmospheric pressure at different altitudes.

Our environmental CanSat is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors that can detect various pollutants and greenhouse gases, providing valuable data for environmental research. The collected information is processed through our custom-designed algorithms that analyze pollution patterns and environmental conditions in real-time, offering insights into local atmospheric conditions.

The mission objectives include creating detailed vertical profiles of air quality, identifying pollution layers in the atmosphere, and contributing to environmental research through open-source data sharing. This project demonstrates how space technologies can be applied to address pressing environmental challenges on Earth.

The Parikshit Student Satellite Team from MIT Manipal consists of dedicated undergraduate and postgraduate students from various engineering disciplines. Our team brings together expertise in aerospace engineering, electronics, programming, mechanical design, and environmental science to create innovative satellite solutions.

Under the guidance of faculty advisors and industry mentors, our team members work collaboratively to design, build, test, and launch our environmental CanSat. Each team member plays a crucial role in the development process, from conceptualization to final deployment.