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 ...
Researchers developed and tested a deployable antenna for the 3U CubeSat OrigamiSat-2. Weighing only 64 grams and achieving a storage ratio of 265%, the antenna enables CubeSats to transmit data at ...
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 ...