Our Year 12 and Year 13 students recently participated in the regional launch of the UK CANSAT competition at Stow Maries Aerodrome in Chelmsford after successfully completing the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR). The team consisted of 18 students, working in groups of three. Their hard work and commitment were recognised with the prestigious Industrial Silver Cadet Award from the Engineering Development Trust. The launch event provided students with a valuable opportunity to apply their engineering and problem-solving skills in a real-world setting, gaining hands-on experience in designing, building, and launching a satellite. This achievement reflects their dedication and technical excellence in STEM.