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Antenna
An antenna is a device that transmits or receives radio waves, essential for communication with spacecraft and ground stations.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
An antenna is an electrical transducer converting electric power into radio waves for transmission or vice versa for reception, crucial for satellite communication, telemetry, and navigation systems in aerospace.
BACKGROUND
Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost, or simply Blue Ghost, is a class of lunar landers designed and manufactured by the American company Firefly Aerospace. Firefly builds and operates Blue Ghost landers to deliver small payloads to the surface of the Moon. The first Blue Ghost mission was launched in January, 2025. It successfully landed on the Moon on March 2, 2025. The landers are named after the firefly species Phausis reticulata, known as blue ghosts.
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- Aerial
- Transceiver
- Dish
- Receiver
- Transmitter
USAGE NOTE
Satellites use various types of antennas for data downlink and uplink.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Antenna.
SpaceX designs and manufactures advanced phased array antennas for its Starlink satellite internet constellation, including both user terminals and inter-satellite communication systems.
As a leading global aerospace company, Airbus Defence and Space develops and integrates a wide range of antennas for telecommunication, Earth observation, and navigation satellites.
A major European satellite manufacturer, Thales Alenia Space designs and produces various types of high-performance antennas for telecommunications, Earth observation, navigation, and scientific missions.
A global security and aerospace company, Lockheed Martin is involved in the design and production of advanced antenna systems for satellites, spacecraft, and ground stations across various missions.
A leading global aerospace and defense technology company, Northrop Grumman develops innovative antenna solutions for communications, radar, and electronic warfare applications on space platforms.
Maxar specializes in space infrastructure and Earth intelligence, developing high-performance antennas for its Earth observation satellites, communication systems, and other space-based assets.
Viasat is a global communications company known for its high-capacity satellite systems and advanced ground-segment antennas, including user terminals and large gateway antennas, for broadband services.
Kratos provides ground-segment solutions for satellite communications, including large aperture antennas for telemetry, tracking, and control (TT&C) as well as data reception for various space missions.