CanSat

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Science and technology

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What Wikipedia says

A CanSat is a type of sounding rocket payload used to teach space technology. It is similar to the technology used in miniaturized satellites. CanSats do not go into space, but instead are released at an altitude of about 1 kilometer, using a rocket or a balloon.

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