SATCOM Satellite Antennas

Satellite communication systems typically use parabolic reflector antennas for high-gain, long-distance links, flat panel antennas for low-profile, portable applications, and phased array (ESA) antennas for electronically steered, near-instantaneous tracking of moving satellites. The choice depends on platform constraints, required gain, frequency band, and whether the terminal is fixed, vehicle-mounted, airborne, or maritime.

Micro-Ant's SATCOM antennas cover the full microwave spectrum from UHF and L-band through S, C, X, Ku, and Ka-band (750 MHz to 40 GHz). This includes an award-winning Ultra-Wide Band Ka system spanning 17.7-21.2 GHz (RX) and 27.5-31 GHz (TX), enabling roaming connectivity across multiple satellite operators and orbital classes including LEO, MEO, and GEO.

Parabolic antennas use a curved reflector to achieve high gain and efficiency, ideal for fixed or tracking terminals up to 2 meters in aperture. Flat panel antennas offer a slim, lightweight profile (as thin as 1 inch and under 8 lbs) suited for portable, vehicle-mounted, or covert operations where low visual and physical footprint matters more than maximum gain.

Yes. Micro-Ant designs bespoke antenna solutions tailored to mission-critical specifications, including frequency bands, radiation patterns, aperture size, and environmental constraints. With over 1,000 custom products delivered, engineering teams optimize designs for vehicle, airborne, maritime, man-pack, and ground-based platforms while meeting strict military and satellite operator certification requirements.

Look for AS9100:2016 aerospace quality certification, ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification, and MIL-STD-810 environmental compliance for rugged applications. Satellite operator certifications such as Inmarsat CAT-01/CAT-04, Iridium Certus, Intelsat, Eutelsat, and ARSTRAT confirm the antenna meets specific network performance and interoperability standards required for deployment.

SATCOM antennas can be configured for vehicle-mounted communications-on-the-move, airborne installations on helicopters, UAVs, and fuselages, maritime shipboard mounts, man-pack or body-worn portable units, and fixed ground-based terminals. Each mounting type is engineered to withstand specific environmental and mechanical stresses, from vibration and shock to extreme temperatures and saltwater exposure.