As the flagship vehicle of the Western Canada Aerospace Initiative, Proteus represents a historic milestone in regional aerospace development, as it is the first liquid rocket developed and tested in Alberta. Proteus began in 2024 as an engineering capstone design project at the University of Calgary. Today, the project continues to serve as a valuable training opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience with advanced aerospace applications. Now targeting a Summer 2027 launch, the Proteus project continues to lead the way in WCAN's efforts to push the technical boundaries of student aerospace projects in Western Canada.