UK CanSat Challenge (ESERO-UK / UKESF)
Rated Advanced, this UK school team challenge is for eligible students in Years 8–11 and Sixth Form. Teams design, build and test a satellite model before regional activity and a national final. The main challenge is integrating electronics, programming, mechanical design, scientific measurement and project management into a robust device that can complete the published mission.
Verified information
Competition details can change. Always confirm dates, eligibility and entry requirements on the official organiser's website.
Official website ↗OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL
Advanced Level
4 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.
Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
14–18
School level
Years 8-11 and Sixth Form
Registration method
School Only
Competition stages
Registration, design/build, regional challenge/finals, and UK national final
Fee
Not yet announced by the organiser
Online / in-person
Hybrid
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
Not yet announced by the organiser
Registration closes
3 Oct 2025
Competition starts
Not yet announced by the organiser
Competition ends
Not yet announced by the organiser
Editorial perspective
Our Take
STEM ESERO UK route points to UK CanSat challenge information. UKESF CanSat pages indicate 2025/26 registration is currently closed.