In-orbit test advances deployable phased-array transceiver for small satellites

Scientists from Science Tokyo reported a successful orbital test of a deployable phased-array transceiver for small satellites. The membrane antenna unfolds in space, and a new method compensates for non-planar deformations, laying the foundation for Beyond 5G and 6G communication satellite constellations.

• Transceiver folds for launch and unfolds in orbit
• Method corrects non-planar deformations of the membrane antenna
• Technology is designed for Beyond 5G and 6G communication satellite networks