The CanSat Competition is an annual design-build-launch event where students are tasked with creating a space-type system in the form of a CanSat. This involves all phases of an engineering project, from conceptual design to testing, operation, and post-mission analysis. Teams design and build their CanSat according to the competition guide and compete against each other at the launch event in Monterey, VA. Rockets for the launch are provided, but teams are responsible for building their CanSat and covering their travel and lodging expenses.