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Project Minerva — Weather Ballon/CubeSat platform
(Part of the Embry-Riddle Orbital Research Association, ERORA)
A multidisciplinary engineering project focused on the design and development of Minerva, a student-led CubeSat system integrating mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems. The project is based in a low stratospheric weather balloon platform, with an interchangeable payload that focuses on recording atmospheric data. Designed and manufactured the Ground Station Receiving Unit (GSRU) and currently serving as the Mechanical Team Lead.
Standard Operating Procedures Leader
Standard Operating Procedures Leader
Led the creation and management of the team’s Standard Operating Procedures to streamline design, testing, and documentation workflows during our first launch. Developing skills in team management and launch procedures
Mechanical Team Lead
Mechanical Team Lead
Designed the Ground Station Receiving Unit from concept to the first working prototype, including 3D modeling in CAD and component integration.
Developed and presented a Preliminary Design Report (PDR), gaining experience in systems engineering documentation and design reviews.
Strengthened skills in CAD design (CATIA V.5/Fusion 360), rapid prototyping, and technical communication.
Hardware and Software
Hardware and Software
Collaborated with electrical and software subsystems to ensure mechanical compatibility and optimize the antenna mounting structure. Not only for the ground station, but for the payload systems, ensuring compatible software and hardware across operations.
Conference Presentation
Conference Presentation
Represented Project Minerva at the SmallSat Education Conference 2025, presenting our team’s progress on the Ground Station Receiving Unit (GSRU) and overall mission architecture.
Delivered technical explanations of the GSRU’s mechanical design, integration challenges, and system-level objectives to students, faculty, and industry professionals.
Engaged with attendees and industry mentors to discuss design trade-offs, subsystem interactions, and opportunities for future improvements, earning positive feedback for clarity and professionalism.
Preparing for Launch
Preparing for Launch
We're planning on having monthly launches to promote student-led weather balloon platforms, having interchangeable payloads to ensure compatibility for every subsystem.
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