Europa Habitat and Composition Observation (ECHO) Lander Mission

As ADCS Lead for the Europa Habitat and Composition Observation (ECHO) Lander Mission, I designed a comprehensive attitude control system for operation on Europa's icy surface. The mission demanded precise control and redundancy for a six-month science phase. Key Achievements: • Developed a pyramid configuration of 4 reaction wheels ensuring three-axis control with redundancy • Integrated dual star trackers, IMUs, and a 3-axis magnetometer for robust attitude determination • Optimized component selection within a 25 kg ADCS mass budget • Validated structural interfaces through FEA and assessed risks for high-radiation environments