The idea for Project Janus came out of a discussion among CapTech faculty about how the university could gain experience with communication between CubeSats flying in formation. Based on previous successful RockSat-X missions, Project Janus was conceived with the following goals: (1) For one CubeSat equipped with laser range-finders to measure the distance and speed of a second CubeSat that is moving on a track. (2) To have the two CubeSat maintaining constant communication through the Iridium network and downlinking that data to the ground team. (3) Each CubeSat also stores the data transferred via Iridium modems. (4) Minimum success criteria: primary CubeSat measures and records the average distance of the secondary CubeSat.

Continuing their tradition of sharing rocket berths, in this project CapTech students are working with neuro-diverse HS students and AACC faculty. The AACC team will contribute an imaging payload that will be mounted within the CapTech payload compartment. All participating students get the opportunity to work together on an innovative project, collaborate on a mission involving two separate instruments, and participate in a suborbital flight.