Center Independent Research & Development: JPL IRAD
Ka Band Parabolic Deployable Antenna (KaPDA) for Interplanetary CubeSat Communications
Project Introduction
This task will develop a prototype 0.5 m Diameter Ka Band Parabolic Deployable Antenna (KaPDA) for Interplanetary CubeSat Communications.
Ka Band Parabolic Deployable Antenna (KaPDA) for Interplanetary CubeSat Communications allowing moving up from UHF, S or X to get higher gain for a given diameter.
More »Anticipated Benefits
Increased science return
Increased competitiveness and data return for smallsats
Increased data return for smallsats
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(JPL)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Pasadena, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
-
California
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Mission Support Directorate (MSD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Responsible Program:
- Center Independent Research & Development: JPL IRAD
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Program Manager:
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Project Duration
Start: Oct 2013
End: Oct 2017
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 3 |
| Estimated End: | 4 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX05 Communications, Navigation, and Orbital Debris Tracking and Characterization Systems
- TX05.2 Radio Frequency
- TX05.2.6 Innovative Antennas
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