CanSat Picosatellite as a First Approach to Space Technologies (Design, Construction of a CanSat Picosatellite and its Ground Station)

CanSats represent an excellent educational tool for introducing undergraduate students to disciplines related to space technologies. Their construction involves knowledge in programming, mechanics, electronics, telecommunications, among other fields. Despite their inherent accessibility and affordability, the scarcity and difficulty in acquiring highquality electronic components, SMT components, and highprecision PCB manufacturing services can complicate, increase costs, and prolong their development in regions like Bolivia. This article addresses the development of an accessible, modular, extensible, and low-cost CanSat designed to perform standard functions such as collecting environmental data using various sensors (pressure, altitude, temperature, humidity, angular velocity, acceleration, and geographic positioning), executing pseudo-space missions, and serving as educational material in related fields.