Space & Satellite

The bottom line

Fractal solves the unique problems of space

Fractal antennas deliver a unique combination of very high performance in compact and adaptable form factors. In no other application are these benefits as critical as in space, where aperture, power, mass, and volume are extremely restricted

Compact antenna solutions

Using our proprietary fractal antennas and fractal metamaterials, we can achieve equivalent or better performance in a fraction of the size of traditional antenna designs - typically amounting to a 40%+ reduction in aperture size and antenna weight.

Wideband coverage

Our fractal antenna solutions are intrinsically wideband or multiband and can be designed for essentially any frequency from VHF to Ka and higher. Wide bandwidth allows for a single antenna to meet many frequency needs, saving volume, mass, and aperture.

Arrays, MIMO, Beamsteering

Our proprietary fractal technology allows us to achieve greater performance from a single element. This allows us to significantly shrink overall array footprint for a given performance or significantly increase performance in the same footprint. While we do not provide active electronics, we are well versed in creating antenna arrays designed for active phasing / beamsteering and will work with you to create an antenna solution that is tailored to your electronics.

Custom form factors

We understand that your satellite or ground station has unique form-factor requirements. Our fractal technology allows for maximum form-factor flexibility for the antenna, allowing us to work with you to create an antenna solution that is optimized for your platform

Broader technological suite to support space applications

In addition to our antenna technology, we have a series of other innovations to support space and satellite applications. From increasing RCS passively with fractal superscatters to enabling dual use apertures with our aperature engines - our unique technological toolkit allows us to deliver the requirements you need in as small and light of a package as possible.

Space and Satellite Capabilities

Custom Wideband Solutions At a fraction of the size

Communication satellite arrays

Compact arrays saving volume & mass
High efficiency and performance
Wideband & multiband performance
Great decorrelation (low mutual coupling)
VHF to Ka band+ capabilities
Tailored to your configuration

On-satellite UL/DL antennas

Wide range of antenna architectures
Fractal reflectarrays, vivaldi horns, log periodic, microstrip patch arrays, helices, and more
Wideband & multiband performance
VHF to Ka band+ capabilities
Tailored to your configuration

Ground station / ground node

Wide range of antenna architectures
High performance in compact form factor
Wideband & multiband performance
Great decorrelation (low mutual coupling)
Cost conscious design
VHF to Ka band+ capabilities
Tailored to your requirements

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Learn More About Fractal's Space Credentials

We have worked with leading players in space including private space enterprises, agencies, DoD and NASA. We are actively involved in multiple space related projects - providing both in-space and terrestrial technology.

Contact us to learn more about our capabilities and how we can help solve your toughest satellite communication problems.

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