CanAir - MCAST

27/04/2026

Launch successful 🚀

After all the design, testing, and iterations, our CanSat reached 750m altitude, deployed as expected, and successfully transmitted data back to the ground station. Everything worked together in real conditions — exactly what we’ve been working towards.

A huge milestone for the team, and definitely a relieving moment seeing it all come together.

Next step: analysing and presenting the data this Wednesday.

CanAir | MCAST 🛰️

20/04/2026

Pre-Launch Presentation complete 🚀

Today we presented our CanSat project, covering the system design, development process, and testing results leading up to launch. It was a great opportunity to showcase the work behind CanAir and get valuable feedback ahead of the final stage.

Next step: launch. 🛰️

CanAir | MCAST

12/04/2026

Our CanAir website is now live!

You can now explore our full project, including the system design, mission objectives, and testing process.

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CanAir est un projet d'ingénierie étudiant basé à Malte qui vise à concevoir et développer un CanSat, un satellite miniature conçu pour surveiller les conditions atmosphériques et la qualité de l'air pendant la descente.

06/04/2026

Test launch at Villa Bighi 🛰️🚀

Parachute deployment, aerial lift, and live communication — all tested in real conditions. The CanSat was dropped from height to check descent performance, and lifted by drone to confirm data transmission with the ground station.

A solid step forward as we move closer to the final launch.

27/03/2026

PCB is officially ready.

All core components are now integrated into a single board, making the system more compact, reliable, and easier to test. From separate modules to one unified setup — progress.

CanAir | MCAST 🛰️

27/03/2026

Working on the parachute 🪂

Carefully cutting and shaping the canopy to get the right balance for a controlled and stable descent. It’s one of those small steps that makes a big difference when it comes to the final flight.

CanAir | MCAST

21/02/2026

Second training session complete.

Our custom PCB has now been designed, bringing all key components together into a single integrated board, a major step for the compact design of our Cansat 🛰️.

12/02/2026

The core of our CanSat is coming together 🛰️

We’ve completed the inner segment where all the main components are mounted — including the microcontroller, GPS module, and environmental sensors. Everything is now securely integrated and ready for the next phase of testing.

Follow our progress 👇
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🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/.mcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-92FXV7KuWRi

23/01/2026

Testing how our ground station talks to the CanSat 🛰️
We experimented with command sending, task ex*****on, and checked how reliably the system responds in real time.

Another step forward for CanAir representing MCAST as we keep refining our setup.

Follow our progress 👇
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canair.mcast?igsh=NGF4NjJqOG5pM2Fo

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FHpYTLBbH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/.mcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-92FXV7KuWRi

15/12/2025

First CanSat training session done 🚀
Today at Esplora Malta, CanAir kicked things off by exploring the components we’ll be using, sketching early design ideas, and breaking down how our satellite will work as a complete system. Solid start, clear direction, and plenty more to come.