Hi! My name is Jason and I’m the founder of Project Caelus. I was inspired by the story of Homer Hickam and the rocket boys, who, from their small coal mining town in West Virginia, managed to build high-flying rocket from scratch. It showed me that anything is possible, and that my dreams of reaching space were within grasp. It’s been three years (and counting) since Project Caelus was started, and everyday my dream to reach space only grows closer, and my desire stronger. But what keeps me going day in and day out are the amazing people that I’ve met along the way: the members of Project Caelus. They’re the funniest, nicest, and most passionate group of people that I’m lucky enough to call my friends.

Rockets are neat and Jason's a cool guy, which is why I helped start Project Caelus. During my glorious time as the software lead, I was the subsystem's train conductor, making stops at every possible language I could pull the brakes at. Srikar's handling the flight software a lot better at the moment. Nowadays, I distract the team by urging them to use obscure technologies. Bikes are also neat, which is why I like to bike.

My name is Lisa Raj Singh and I've been thrilled to serve as Outreach Lead for Project Caelus, a team of some of the most passionate people I know! I won't lie at times it's been confusing, figuring out how to legitimatize our contribution to the real world despite existing prenotions that come with our young age and lack of experience. However, through our efforts I've expanded my interest in improving communication skills with everything from delivering pitches to companies to teaching a young child about the role of aerospace in improving climate change. As someone who advocates for reform in the school system based on scientific research, Project Caelus has opened my eyes to a new interdisciplinary role - that of aerospace. If you are reading this, whoever you are, please feel free to reach out to us and we'd love to support each other however possible - after all, we're all on a continuous learning journey.

Hello, I'm Anika, a senior at TJHSST, and a member of the Outreach team here at Project Caelus. Usually, I can be found coordinating with our incredible board members, or helping organize outreach events such as Caelus Computing. I love being part of Caelus because of the dedicated people that make up the community, and the ambitious goals they pursue. Outside of Caelus, I love learning about AI and biology, biking on scenic trails, and binge watching TV shows!

Hey, I'm Ethan and I work as the CAD/Testing lead and as a propulsion engineer for Caelus. I'm currently involved in building a lot of the hardware that goes into our various upcoming tests. I love working on Caelus because of the pure ambitiousness of this project as well as the people involved that are willing to bring it to life. Outside of Caelus, I also compete in model rocketry and research drone vision algorithms at GWU. When I'm not working on rockets, I enjoy winning games of CS:GO, looking at sneakers that are way out of my budget, and breaking ankles on basketball courts and soccer fields.

I’m Dabini and I’m the Structures and Ground Operations Lead on the propulsion team. Recently, I have been working on the construction of the test stand as well as the components that are going on it such as the control panels, which are going to be used in the upcoming cold flow (which you should go check out). Thanks to Cealus, I have gained both a passion for aerospace and a great team that has learned so much together since we started. I love getting my hands dirty with the physical components of any system, and as such, outside of Caelus I’m a part of Auto Eng. club, as well as the football, soccer, and winter track teams at TJ.

Hi! I'm a junior and a member of the propulsion team. I've worked on building the test stand, designing components in CAD, and simulation software over the past few months I've been on the team. I joined Caelus because I want to be an aerospace engineer, and working with liquid rockets is a huge opportunity. Outside of Caelus, I'm a part of TJ's UAV and Cubesat clubs, and I enjoy playing music and hanging out with friends around a campfire.

I'm Eric. I started off competing in TARC in middle school and after seeing SpaceX's falcon heavy launch and propulsively recover two boosters in 2018, I knew that aerospace is something that I wanted to pursue. Since then, I've been inspired by aerospace organizations big and small, from SpaceX, to RocketLab working towards the final frontier. I joined Caelus in 2020 and its been a privilege to work alongside these rocketeers as a part of not only Project Caelus, but also Team Space!

Hi, I'm Aarya, a rising senior at TJHSST, and on the programming team for project caelus. Recently, I've worked on the website, ground software, and building the launch box. Outside of Caelus, I love to play soccer and basketball and pursue projects/challenges in other CS topics like machine learning.

Hi! My name is Hardeep Mann and I am a freshman at TJHSST. This is my first year at Project Caelus and I am currently on the Propulsion Team. I joined Project Caelus because I think it will allow me to learn many new things about a wide variety of useful subjects, develop important problem-solving and teamwork skills, and make new friends. Other than Project Caelus, I am a member of the TJHSST football team and Environmental Impact Club. In my free time I enjoy running, biking, and enjoying nature.

Hi, I'm Tanmay Neema. I am a freshman on the propulsion team. I am so excited to learn about the design process and how to use different tools such as ANSYS. I enjoy studying Physics, and my goal is to participate in the IPHO. Outside of school, I enjoy cooking and photography.

Hi, my name is Anna Catalano, and I am on the programming team. I work on coding sensors as well as the website and ground software. In my free time, I like to play the guitar and spend time with my friends. I have met some of the most hardworking and fun people on this team and I love working with these people every week.

Hi! My name is Jack, and I am a Propulsion Engineer on the team. This year, I have worked on the injector and nozzle assemblies of the engine. I love being a part of Project Caelus because of the enthusiasm and motivation everyone brings to the mission. Other than Project Caelus, I am a rower, an Eagle Scout, and have even built my own autonomous drone and ground rover.

My name is Rishi Lahoti and I'm part of Project Caelus' Outreach and Finance team. I'm usually helping out the team by applying for grants, keeping track of our budget, and reaching out to potential donors. I've met some of the most passionate and committed people here which is what initially drew me to Caelus. In my free time, I'm usually on Reddit or playing CS:GO with my friends.

Hello, my name is Daniel, and I work on a variety of propulsion tasks including component research, plumbing, and system design work. I have also helped assess mathematical aerospace models to design critical components that we make from scratch. I absolutely love working in Project Caelus since I have expanded my understanding of aerospace engineering and my skills with design programs and component assembly. Building a real rocket has made me appreciate the thousands of individual parts and processes that go into making a launch vehicle, and working with the other members of Caelus is an incredibly rewarding and amazing experience. My other pursuits include artificial intelligence, physics, rowing, and astronomy.

Hi! My name’s Anya and I’m on the propulsion team, where I get to CAD, do calculations, and research parts. I like learning physics and math, drawing, painting, and playing extremely competitive games of risk with my friends (not taken lightly). I like caelus because I can explore what it’s like to be a real rocket scientist and get a true appreciation for all the hard work it takes to build a rocket and explore space. Being surrounded by like-minded, passionate people is extremely inspiring to me and I’m really grateful for the opportunities this club and the people have provided for me.

My name is Dermot Molony and I’m a Propulsion Engineer for Project Caelus. Lately, I’ve been working on testing our plumbing system and helping prepare a checklist for the running of the cold flow test. I enjoy the hands-on experience provided through Project Caelus, along with the fantastic people on it. Outside of Caelus, I enjoy running, biking and rowing.