Space development is becoming increasingly important and prepared engineers are required. Engaging, hands-on learning experiences are needed to foster students’ skills. We had an opportunity to hold a CanSat (a Can-sized Satellite) Production Course and CanSat Contest for KOSEN students. Using a CanSat kit, students made CanSats during the production course and competed with each other at the CanSat contest. Although most students had no such previous experience, they succeeded producing satellites and experimenting with them. Students were engaged in satellite development and attained new space technology skills. The successive production course and contest for CanSat is promising theme for project based learning.