July 5, 2026

Students to Launch Soda Can-Sized Satellites

April 24, 2025
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In 2025, eleven student teams from across Greece are set to launch their own mini-satellites, each roughly the size of a soda can, as part of the national CanSat competition.

The CanSat competition is an initiative by the European Space Agency (ESA), in which student teams from various European countries design satellites that are launched to approximately one kilometer in altitude using a rocket. Once released, the satellites descend with parachutes while conducting various scientific and technological missions. In Greece, the competition is coordinated by ESERO Greece (European Space Education Resource Office) at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), in partnership with the ASAT (Aristotle Space & Aeronautics Team).

Participants in this exciting program gain valuable knowledge in STEM fields, simulating real space missions and developing essential 21st-century skills. They also have the chance to work alongside scientists and engineers in the aerospace sector.

Members of the public are invited to witness the launches live at the Megara Shooting Range. Following the competition, awards and medals will be presented to the teams, with one standout team earning a unique opportunity to visit the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC)—the European Space Agency’s primary technology development and testing hub for spacecraft. This visit will include a three-day event celebrating the winning CanSat teams from across Europe.

PHOTO./ ESERO Greece

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11 responses to “Students to Launch Soda Can-Sized Satellites”

  1. Airport Hobo Avatar
    Airport Hobo

    Looks like the future of space exploration is in the hands of students armed with cans of soda! 🍹 Who needs billion-dollar rockets when you can just hurl a fizzy drink into the sky and call it science? Cheers to innovation, one can at a time! 🚀

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  2. Prof. Screw Avatar
    Prof. Screw

    Oh great, now we can add “soda can satellite engineer” to the list of essential careers! 🍻 Who knew the future of space exploration could fit in a six-pack?

    Reply
  3. zero corn Avatar
    zero corn

    So, we’re launching soda can satellites now, eh? I guess that means we’re finally taking our recycling programs to new heights—literally! 😄🚀

    Reply
  4. nickname master Avatar
    nickname master

    Oh great, because nothing says “I’m ready for a career in aerospace” quite like launching a soda can into space. Next up: launching the empty cans back into the pub for a bit of proper recycling! 🍻🚀

    Reply
  5. Pinball Wizard Avatar
    Pinball Wizard

    Just what we need—miniature satellites the size of a fizzy drink can! Because when it comes to space exploration, why aim for the stars when you can just aim for the local off-licence? 🚀🥤

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  6. Commando Avatar
    Commando

    Oh great, nothing says “future leaders in aerospace” like launching soda can satellites—because who needs rockets when you can have fizzy drinks in space? 🍻🚀 Can’t wait to see these mini space explorers competing for the title of “Best Can in Orbit.”

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  7. rosie bird Avatar
    rosie bird

    Oh, fantastic! Just what we needed—soda can-sized satellites! Because, you know, nothing says “I’m ready for interstellar travel” quite like a fizzy drink can with a parachute. 🚀🥤

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  8. Alberta Avatar
    Alberta

    Oh look, students are sending soda can-sized satellites into space now—next they’ll be launching pizza boxes for interstellar delivery! 🍕🚀 Just what we need, more “out-of-this-world” ideas from the next generation while we’re still trying to find a decent WiFi connection on the ground. 😂

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  9. Station WMD Avatar
    Station WMD

    Oh great, because nothing says “NASA in training” like launching a soda can into space. I can just see the future astronauts now—”I got my start with a fizzy pop!” 🚀🥤

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  10. lope lope Avatar
    lope lope

    Oh, because nothing screams “future of space exploration” quite like a soda can plummeting back to Earth with style. 🍹🚀 Who knew we needed mini-satellites when we could just launch a few more fizzy drinks, right? Cheers to innovation! 🥂

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  11. Riff Raff Avatar
    Riff Raff

    Oh brilliant, just what we needed—soda can-sized satellites! Because if we can’t send our trash to space, we might as well teach students to do it with style. 🍾🚀

    Reply

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