Student Launch 2024

NUSTARS returned to the NASA Student Launch for the 2023-2024 launch season. The Rocket Team placed 11th out of a field of 49 universities from around the country and completed seven full-scale flight tests including a successful competition launch in Huntsville, AL. 

Read about Project Chrysalis here.

Team Leadership

  • Andy Wehmeyer

    Chief Engineer

  • Tara Saxena

    Project Manager

  • Joshua Hershey

    Payload Mechanical Lead

  • Keyler White

    Payload Electrical Lead

  • Shishir Bandapalli

    Launch Vehicle Lead

  • Chirag Bachani

    Simulations Lead

  • Bradley Goedde

    Safety Officer

  • Kelley Gaines

    STEM Engagement Lead