CanSat team
We are ZCT3.
A group of Slovak high school students competing in the CanSat competition for the third time, driven by technology, innovation, and teamwork.
About us
A small team with a big passion for space.
We are a group of high schoolers from Slovakia and for the third time we are taking part in the CanSat competition. Our passion for technology and innovation drives us forward and we are always eager to learn and improve.
Innovating in this field requires not only knowledge but also creativity, determination, and strong collaboration. Every challenge we face is an opportunity to expand our skills and understanding.
With each new mission we push ourselves further – designing electronics, writing software, and building systems that survive launch, flight, and landing.
What we do
Key areas of our work.
1
Flight modules
From designing and assembling flight-ready hardware to carefully routing PCBs, coordinating with partners and preparing for the CanSat competition, each area helps us build better satellites.
2
PCB designing
From designing and assembling flight-ready hardware to carefully routing PCBs, coordinating with partners and preparing for the CanSat competition, each area helps us build better satellites.
3
Cooperation
From designing and assembling flight-ready hardware to carefully routing PCBs, coordinating with partners and preparing for the CanSat competition, each area helps us build better satellites.
4
CanSat competition
From designing and assembling flight-ready hardware to carefully routing PCBs, coordinating with partners and preparing for the CanSat competition, each area helps us build better satellites.
Our mission
What our current satellite is built to do.
Our CanSat is packed with sensors and systems: from GNSS tracking and IMU measurements to data logging and a modular payload bay prepared for secondary missions.
Tracking & data
Position tracking with a GNSS module and ceramic antenna, acceleration and rotation from an IMU, and robust logging to an SD card.
Stability & control
A carefully chosen 32-bit microcontroller paired with optimized code and improved error handling allows us to react to changing flight conditions.
Modular design
Interchangeable covers (with or without camera), a flexible payload bay and sodium-ion batteries give us adaptability, efficiency and space for new ideas.
Gallery
A look at our work.
Photos from our preparation, hardware and launches. These are a few highlights from our gallery.
CanSat
More about the competition.
What is the CanSat competition?↗
The CanSat competition challenges teams to design, build, test and launch a satellite inside a soda-can sized volume. It must meet strict limits on mass, size and budget while completing specific mission tasks.
What are the rules and constraints?↗
The CanSat competition challenges teams to design, build, test and launch a satellite inside a soda-can sized volume. It must meet strict limits on mass, size and budget while completing specific mission tasks.
What is our base mission?↗
The CanSat competition challenges teams to design, build, test and launch a satellite inside a soda-can sized volume. It must meet strict limits on mass, size and budget while completing specific mission tasks.
Contact
Get in touch
Leave your e-mail and a short message if you want to support our team or learn more about our project.