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Card 170 of 9992026-08-31 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-08-31

CavSat: UVA Students Building Spacecraft

cavsat.org Observed source
Editorial interest 82/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

The University of Virginia’s student-run CubeSat team takes spacecraft from requirements and design review through integration, flight, and live telemetry.

Landing page captured for the 2026-08-31 issue.

Field notes

The team divides spacecraft work among six subteams, with a systems lead managing requirements and interfaces before preliminary and critical design reviews. Its listed CanSat / Team 1057 Apogee project targets an approximately 670 m descent, 1000 g ± 10 mass, and a budget under $1,000. The site also identifies a CavSat 3U CubeSat project and directs prospective members to an interest form and Discord channels for meeting times and design discussions.

Observed signals

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Editorial observations of this landing page, not a rating.

OpenPublic substance visible
PrettyNotable craft visible
ProPolished or operationally mature
NicheUnusually specific use
HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade

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Landing page observed 2026-08-31. The live site may have changed.