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Prototype of K-Band Ground Station Antenna (6m aperture) for LEO application

Programme
GSTP
Programme Reference
G511-035GS
Prime Contractor
INDRA SISTEMAS S.A. FORMER INDRA ESPACIO S.A.
Start Date
End Date
Status
Closed
Country
Spain
Prototype of K-Band Ground Station Antenna (6m aperture) for LEO application
Description

Project innovations in different knowledge domains

  • Innovative dual S/K Band feed solution coaxial feeder where inner horn provides K-band and outer horn provides S-band. Including monopulse autotrack.
  • Antenna reflector. Innovative manufacturing process for the antenna reflector with vacuum forming and bonded panels (to be executed within Spanish industry)
  • X/Y/Z Innovative positioner solution. High precision mechanical design able to work in K-band frequency and keep pointing accuracy with such narrow beamwidth.
  • Design to cost. Design to cost efficient ratio, developing a solution
Application Domain
Earth Observation
Technology Domain
12 - Ground Station Systems and Networks
Competence Domain
8-Ground Systems and Mission Operations
Initial TRL
TRL N/A
Target TRL
TRL N/A
Achieved TRL
TRL N/A
Public Document
Final Presentation