Selecting the Right Space Antenna: A Practical Buyer’s Guide
Make confident antenna choices for your next mission with this comprehensive white paper.
Selecting an antenna is one of the most impactful decisions in any space mission. Whether you are designing a CubeSat, deploying a large constellation, or developing a planetary rover, the antenna is central to mission success.
This guide simplifies the complex trade-offs behind antenna selection – from RF performance to mechanical and regulatory considerations – making it accessible to both experts and non-specialists.
What You’ll Learn Inside
The white paper covers 10 key criteria every mission planner and integrator should evaluate:
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Mission objectives & frequency bands – How to align communication needs with the right spectrum.
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Technical performance parameters – Gain, beamwidth, polarization, power efficiency, and link budget.
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Mechanical, thermal & environmental constraints – How antenna design survives launch and orbit.
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System-level trade-offs – Balancing pointing accuracy, EMC, power budgets, and ground segment compatibility.
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Testing & validation – From RF functional tests to thermal vacuum, vibration, and shock testing.
- Reliability & vendor credentials – Why flight heritage, certifications, and TRLs matter.
- Regulations & compliance – ITAR/EAR, EN 9100, debris mitigation, and more.
- Lead times & supply chain management – Planning ahead to avoid costly delays.
- Budget & total cost of ownership – Finding the right balance between performance and cost.
- Next steps & recommendations – Practical advice for mission readiness.
Bonus: A downloadable checklist to evaluate antenna candidates and streamline your procurement process
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