A team of **ten students from the Buenos Aires Institute of Technology (ITBA)** made history by conquering the **first place in the Aerospace Engineering World Cup**, organized by **[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/)** and the American Astronautical Society in Virginia, United States.
The challenge involved designing and **[launching a **CanSat**](https://noticiasambientales.com/ciencia/estudiantes-argentinos-quedaron-entre-los-mejores-en-una-competencia-aeroespacial-gracias-a-un-satelite-de-madera/)**, a **miniature satellite the size of a soda can**, capable of carrying out a **complete aerospace mission**.
## An Achievement of Precision in Extreme Conditions
The Argentine CanSat had to meet several advanced requirements:
– **Be launched to a height of 700 meters** by a rocket.
– **Descend in a controlled manner**, without compromising its stability.
– **Transmit real-time data**, including pressure, temperature, and speed.
– **Record aerial images throughout the flight**.
– **Withstand extreme conditions** of acceleration and temperature.
To achieve this, the team designed an **autogyro system**, which ensured a **smooth descent**, along with advanced telemetry and an integrated camera that documented every second of the mission.
Additionally, they developed their **own software** to **process and analyze the information** after landing.
## The Team Behind the Triumph
The students responsible for this historic victory were:
– Santiago Bolzicco
– Ezequiel Bozicco
– Micaela Perillo
– Rafael Dalzotto
– Emanuel Albornoz
– Agustín Pilotto
– Daniela Maradei
– Thomas Marthi
– Santino Agosti
– Agustín Martínez
Each one, coming from various branches of **engineering**, contributed their knowledge and skills to the design, development, and execution of the mission.
## Only Latin American Team Among the Finalists
Out of the 40 finalist teams, 20 were from the United States, while **Argentina** was the only **representation from Latin America** in the competition.
The **second and third place** were taken by **Turkey and Taiwan**, respectively.
The competition is supported by **[leaders in the aerospace industry](https://noticiasambientales.com/ciencia/un-satelite-argentino-llegara-al-espacio-de-la-mano-de-la-nasa-y-la-unlp/)** such as **Lockheed Martin, Siemens, and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory**, establishing itself as one of the **most prestigious international competitions** in the sector.
## An Achievement that Positions Argentina in the Aerospace Elite
The victory of the Argentine team in the **Aerospace Engineering World Cup** demonstrates the **high level of education and talent in the country**, placing it on the **global map of technological and scientific innovation**.
This recognition boosts **Argentine aerospace engineering**, opening up new opportunities and consolidating its **potential in the development of advanced technologies**.
