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Video. CanSat 2026: Students launch miniature satellite models in Uzbekistan

Updated: 28 October 2026 - 15:32 GMT+1

From classroom calculations to rocket launches, teams from 15 countries tested their creations under real flight conditions. Equipped with sensors and communication systems, the devices collected data before descending by parachute.

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