METSAnauts
Ranchview High School Irving, TX
Members
Neil Rao
Design Lead & BothScape Builder
Drives the overall design vision for the project and leads construction of BothScape — the 8′ × 8′ dual-surface terrain simulation replicating the lunar south pole and ancient Martian terrain. Responsible for material selection, structural layout, and mission fidelity.
Arnav Sangle
Software Lead
Architects and develops the rover software suite, including the web-based astronaut control interface and the AI-powered natural language command mode. Maintains the codebase and leads the team's web presence.
Sanay Tyagi
Financial Lead & Documentation Manager
Manages the team's budget and tracks expenditures across all hardware and materials. Owns all project documentation — technical records, write-ups, and submission materials for FDR.
Advay Singi
Operations Lead
Oversees day-to-day project operations — coordinating schedules, managing team workflows, and keeping milestones on track. Leads integration testing and deployment protocols across all subsystems.
Arun Rebbapragada
Hardware Lead
Owns the full hardware stack across all four rovers — electronics integration, motor systems, wiring harnesses, and physical assembly. Leads hands-on fabrication and hardware-level troubleshooting.
NASA HUNCH
High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware. Connects high school teams with real NASA engineering challenges and facilities.
HERA at JSC
The Human Exploration Research Analog at Johnson Space Center simulates long-duration deep-space missions for astronaut research and training.