US CanSat (Small-scaled Satellite)

Led software development for a tethered CanSat that won 1st place in the 2022 Annual CanSat Competition organized by American Astronautical Society in the USA.

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Project Overview

Developed flight software, communication, and ground control subsystems for a tethered CanSat for the winning team in the 2022 Annual CanSat Competition organized by American Astronautical Society in the United States of America.

Technologies Used

Embedded: C++, Arduino, Teensy
Ground Control: Python, PyQt
Design: AutoDesk Fusion

Key Features

Custom flight software for satellite operations
Real-time telemetry and data transmission
Ground control station with PyQt GUI
Sensor integration and data logging
Autonomous descent control system

Recognition

🏆 1st Place Winner - 2022 Annual CanSat Competition (American Astronautical Society, USA)

Repository

Check out the code on GitHub

Technical Highlights

Developed robust communication protocol for reliable data transmission
Implemented real-time sensor data processing on microcontroller
Created intuitive ground control interface for mission monitoring
Designed fail-safe mechanisms for autonomous operation

Role

Lead Software Developer - Led all software development including flight software, communication systems, and ground control application