UK CanSat Challenge (ESERO-UK / UKESF)

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Science

United Kingdom

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Competition Overview

Eligible ages: 14 - 18

School level: Years 8-11 and Sixth Form

Competition stages: Registration, design/build, regional challenge/finals, and UK national final

Registration method: School Only

Fee: Unknown

Online / in-person: Hybrid

Official Links

Official website Rules / PDF

Dates

Registration open: Unknown

Registration deadline: 3 Oct 2025

Registration closed

Competition date start: Unknown

Competition date end: Unknown

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Competition Evaluation

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Suitable level: Advanced Level

Level guide

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Entry requirement: Light entry requirement

Skill demand: Advanced skill demand

Output: Mature or multi-part output

Selection process: Judged or shortlisted

Why this level

4 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.

Last evaluated: 12 Jun 2026

Our Take

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STEM ESERO UK route points to UK CanSat challenge information. UKESF CanSat pages indicate 2025/26 registration is currently closed.

Trust Metadata

Last checked at: 14 Mar 2026

Verification status: Verified

Source URLs

Why this listing is included

UK CanSat sources describe build and test phases leading to regional and national competition stages.
UK challenge pages currently state registration for 2025/26 is closed.
The provided STEM ESERO UK URL is the official UK ESERO competition route for CanSat.

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Age 16-?

Expired / Completed

Deadline: 14 Jan 2026 · Competition: 28 Jan 2026

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