Reflectarray antennas represent an innovative class of planar antenna systems that combine the favourable attributes of conventional parabolic reflectors with the flexibility and compactness of phased ...

A satellite antenna the width of a small car, folded down to fit inside a box barely larger than a loaf of bread. That is the ...

On April 23rd, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched several satellites into low-Earth orbit including a ...

This article originally appeared in the Sept. 2, 2019 issue of SpaceNews magazine. Satellite operators ranging from lean startups to powerful defense agencies are experimenting with flexible materials ...

Researchers developed and tested a deployable antenna for the 3U CubeSat OrigamiSat-2. Weighing only 64 grams and achieving a ...

Researchers have created a device that enables them to electronically steer and focus a beam of terahertz electromagnetic energy with extreme precision. This opens the door to high-resolution, ...

An origami-inspired reflectarray antenna developed by researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo enables CubeSats to achieve high antenna gain while fitting within the tight size constraints of small ...

Inspired by origami design principles, the antenna has been engineered to fit inside a compact 3U CubeSat during launch ...