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2024 CanSat Competition
Planetary Probe Instrument Delivery Mission
MinneSat competed in the 2024 AAS international CanSat competition, placing 13th overall in a strong showing. The team successfully completed the mission, with a safe payload delivery and a fully functional heatshield deployment system, though a parachute malfunction affected the final descent.
Achievements
- 13th Place Overall
- Payload Delivered Intact
Leadership Team
Ethan Kolby
President
Shea Larson
Vice President
Alexander Kim
Software Lead
Martin Michelli
Electrical Lead
Team Members
- Ethan Kolby
- Shea Larson
- Alexander Kim
- Martin Michelli
- Andrew Soltis
- Cole Harcey
- Andrew Stotz
- Franklin Woolley
- John Kronkvist
- Elliot Zimpfer
Project Gallery
Award Ceremony
Launch
Compliance Testing
Launch Prep
Photo with Korean Team
Post Launch
