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Ka-BAND CUBESAT ANTENNA SYSTEM Federal contract opportunity
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NNC16586610Q
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Glenn Research Center

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Solicitation Number NNC16586610Q

1. Is it for Transmit and Receive? Both

1. What are the exact bands and frequency ranges? You mention around 27GHz? ~500 MHz usable bandwidth within the band 25.25 – 27.50 GHz transmit and 22.55 – 23.55 GHz receive

1. Will the unit be used in fixed locations or While vehicle is moving? The antenna is intended for use on spacecraft in low-Earth orbits (LEO)

1. Will it track GEO satellite or LEO? It should be able to track both relay satellites in geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) and Earth based ground terminals, but no other LEO spacecraft.

1. Is there a limitation on the physical size of the panel (80cm x 80cm x7 cm)? That is the estimated and desired volume of the operational antenna. Departures from this volume must be explained.

1. What’s the opportunity size in the future? This is the approximate anticipated volume of the future space-qualifiable antenna.

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