Anywaves featured in NASA’s Latest State-of-the-Art Report

We’re thrilled to share some great news: NASA has included two of our products—our historical S-band and X-band antennas—in their State-of-the-Art of Small Spacecraft Technology 2024 report. This is the second consecutive year that our antennas have been recognized in this prestigious report, reflecting their reliability, quality, and outstanding real-world performance in satellite missions.

A Valuable Resource for the Space Industry

Every year, NASA publishes its State-of-the-Art of Small Spacecraft Technology report — a go-to reference for space professionals, mission designers, and satellite manufacturers looking to assess the landscape of currently available technologies.

Far more than a simple catalog, this report offers a curated snapshot of the most reliable, flight-proven components used across the small satellite sector. Organized by subsystem, it helps readers benchmark their technology choices against market standards and see how commercial and institutional players are addressing critical design trade-offs. From communication systems to propulsion, deorbit devices, and GNC subsystems, the report provides valuable context for informed decision-making.

In short: if you’re building a satellite, you want to know what’s in this report.

That’s why, for a technology provider like Anywaves, being featured is both an honour and a mark of credibility. The selection is based on public technical data, flight heritage, and demonstrated performance in orbit — not commercial partnerships. Inclusion signals to mission integrators and system architects that a product isn’t just theoretically sound; it’s been trusted, launched, and operated successfully in space.

This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering antennas that meet the real demands of modern space missions — whether in LEO constellations, deep space demonstrators, or Earth observation platforms. It’s also a great opportunity for prospective customers to explore proven options that align with their system needs.

Antennas That Deliver in Real-World Conditions

Our S-band and X-band antennas are not just innovative; they’ve proven themselves repeatedly in space. Both antennas have attained the highest technology readiness level (TRL 9), meaning they’ve successfully operated on numerous satellite missions and performed reliably in demanding real-world conditions.

Trusted on Prominent Space Missions Worldwide

Over the years, our antennas have been chosen for a wide range of prestigious missions, from earth observation and telecommunications to scientific exploration. Here are just a few missions our antennas have supported:

• Eyesat (scientific nanosatellite)
• ANGELS (satellite for IoT applications)
• N3SS (spectrum surveillance nanosatellite)
• Omnispace Spark (IoT satellite constellation)
• YAM Missions (multiple technology demonstrators)
• Observer-1 (earth observation satellite)
• LizzieSat (communication and observation)
• Optimus (technology demonstrator)
• AFR-1 (earth observation)
• LacunaSat (global IoT network)
• Arctic Weather Satellite (meteorological data)
• Hera Mission (planetary defense)
• Proba-V Companion (earth monitoring)
• Eagle Eye (remote sensing satellite)

This extensive flight heritage demonstrates the trust our partners place in our technology and highlights the antennas’ adaptability and reliability across diverse missions.

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Certified for the Space Industry’s Highest Demands

Quality assurance is integral to everything we do at Anywaves.  Our antennas are developed with the understanding that space doesn’t allow second chances. That’s why we’ve built our entire development process around quality, traceability, and robust performance from the earliest design stages to final delivery.

We’re proud to hold the EN 9100 certification, a quality management standard specifically tailored to the aerospace and defense sectors. This certification ensures that all our products meet the strictest international requirements in terms of repeatability, documentation, and compliance. For our clients, it’s a mark of trust — one that guarantees our antennas are engineered and produced according to rigorous, auditable processes.

But certification alone isn’t enough. At Anywaves, we go further by embedding a full qualification and validation logic into every development cycle. Before any antenna is delivered, it goes through a carefully structured testing process designed to ensure it meets — and exceeds — mission requirements.

Our test campaigns typically include:

• Thermal Vacuum Testing: Verifying functionality and resilience in the vacuum of space across extreme temperature cycles.
• Vibration and Shock Testing: Simulating the stresses of launch to confirm structural integrity and operational robustness.
• Power Handling Tests: With high power levels being a constant for transmitting antenna during space operations, this test certifies that the antenna maintains optimal performance without degradation.
• Material and Environmental Validation: Assessing resistance to outgassing, moisture, and other environmental constraints specific to the storage conditions and the space environment.

Each step of this process is fully traceable and documented, ensuring both internal consistency and external compliance.

From early-stage prototyping to in-orbit validation, we bring the same level of care and precision to every antenna we deliver — so you can count on consistent performance, every time.

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Why NASA’s Recognition Matters

Receiving recognition from NASA two years running is more than just an accolade; it validates our continuous effort and commitment to excellence. For our customers and partners, we hope this endorsement provides added confidence in choosing Anywaves antennas for their satellite missions.

We’re excited to continue supporting innovative missions worldwide and look forward to many more achievements ahead.

For more information about our antennas and their applications, feel free to get in touch or download our products datasheets.