Oxford Space Systems, a leading innovator in deployable antennas for space, proudly announces the development and delivery of several high-power deployable S-band isoflux helical antennas for Astro Digital in the USA, a global leader in satellite systems.

These advanced antennas will enhance Astro Digital's satellite operations, delivering superior performance and reliability. Designed and engineered by Oxford Space Systems’ expert team, the antennas innovative design allows for efficient deployment once in orbit, ensuring minimal stowage volume on the spacecraft while providing exceptional radio frequency (RF) performance once deployed. Their isoflux pattern allows them to deliver wide and consistent coverage on the ground.

Sean Sutcliffe, CEO of Oxford Space Systems, remarked, “We are pleased to support Astro Digital with our cutting-edge antenna technology, working closely and collaboratively with their technical team. Our engineers have focused on developing a product that combines reliability with high RF performance by leveraging the significant investment we have made over the years in deployable helical antenna technology, and we are confident it will significantly contribute to Astro Digital’s missions.”

Chris Biddy, CEO of Astro Digital, added, “We are excited to partner with Oxford Space Systems for our antenna needs. Their high-power deployable antennas offer the RF performance and reliability required to support our customer’s mission.”

About Oxford Space Systems: 

Oxford Space Systems is a UK venture capital backed, growth stage space technology business founded in 2013 with a vision to be the global leader in deployable antennas for Space. Oxford Space Systems moved into its own custom-built facility on the Harwell Campus in October 2018 and in 2022 established a metal mesh manufacturing capability alongside its antenna assembly and integration facility that is configured to deliver batches of antennas for customers’ satellite constellation programmes. In January 2023 Oxford Space Systems opened a new composite manufacturing facility in Abingdon, Oxfordshire to scale up internal capability to manufacture composite materials and components for deployable antennas. 

Oxford Space Systems are actively recruiting, see our open vacancies here.

About Astro Digital: 

From concept to constellation, Astro Digital provides customers with complete space-based systems and mission support services for applications such as earth observation, satellite communications, science, and technology demonstrations.

For more information, please visit www.astrodigital.com