IIIT-Hyderabad wins CanSat 2010
*CanSat is a NASA Sponsored International Aerospace Competition
“IIIT-H’s team Mission Gaganyaan has been ranked FIRST at the global aerospace competition CanSat 2010, which has seen participation from premier Universities from across the world, at Amarillo, Texas, USA, on June 13, 2010,” officials said.
IIIT-H team is the ONLY one from India and the FIRST from ASIA to win this global competition.
A total of 19 leading Universities from around the world, including the Pennsylvania State University, Michigan Technological University, University of Nebraska, Queen’s University, and University of Michigan, participated in the competition.
By this incomparable accomplishment at the premier international aerospace competition, Mission Gaganyaan has undoubtedly made India mighty proud.
“IIIT-H is glad to have contributed to India’s growing global brand in the area of science and technology (S&T) research,” the official statement said.

