CanSat Ireland (ESERO Ireland)

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Science

Ireland

Competition Overview

Eligible ages: 15 - 19

School level: TY and Senior Cycle (second-level) or equivalent

Competition stages: Team design/build, mentoring, national competition, then ESA international event for national winners

Registration method: School Only

Fee: Unknown

Online / in-person: Hybrid

Registration open: 1 Sept 2025

Registration deadline: 31 Dec 2025

Registration closed

Competition date start: Unknown

Competition date end: Unknown

Last checked at: 23 May 2026

Verification status: Verified

ESERO Ireland CanSat page says TY and Senior Cycle students design, build and launch a mini-satellite in a can-sized format.
ESERO Ireland page states registration for the 2025/2026 competition is open and provides a teacher registration-of-interest form.
ESERO Ireland page links the CanSat Ireland Competition Guidelines 2025-2026 for national process details.
Page explains national winning teams attend ESA's international 'Space Engineer for a Day' event.
Activity Date
Contact Schools about participation September 2025– December 2025
School registration September 2025– December 2025
Schools participation/workshops December 2025 – February 2026
CanSat kits sent to partners December 2025
Regional competitions March 2026
Critical Design Review report submission April 2026
National Finals April 30- May 1 2026
Final Winners visit to ESA June 17-19, 2026