Project Caelus Formed
The initial Project Caelus team was created after a long round of interviews.
Mission
Our mission at Project Caelus is to design, build, test, and launch a 3D printed liquid methane / liquid oxygen rocket engine to the edge of space, while also fostering workshops that introduce young kids to the ever-growing aerospace industry and teaching the community about the importance of STEM education in an increasingly technological world.
Testing pipe connections for the cold flow
The Project Caelus Team
A rendering of the Callisto I
Project Caelus at the STEM Symposium
Project Caelus at the TJ Techstrav event
Testing pipe connections for the cold flow
The Project Caelus Team
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Timeline
Aphlex 1B - Ethanol Cold Flow
Perform piping, pressurization and flight software checks.
Aphlex 1B – Nitrous Oxide Cold Flow
Perform software, plumbing, procedures, and nitrous oxide checks.
Aphlex 1B – Injector Test
Test pressurization, combustion stability, and atomization of injector.
Aphlex II
Fully 3D-printed engine with Methalox propellant. Employ cryogenic procedures.
Callisto I
Reach a 5,000 ft apogee employing Aphlex I engine.
Callisto II
Further communications testing, reach a higher apogee.
Callisto III
The final goal of our project: reach the Karman line, 100km above sea level, and successfully recover the rocket.