--- title: "Anywaves Newsletter #10 – New X-Band Antenna & Reflectarray in Orbit" description: Discover Anywaves' new high-gain X-band antenna for high-data telemetry, our reflectarray deployed in orbit, and highlights from our Nara Space partnership. --- Reflectarray deployed in space, expert insights, new high-gain X-Band antenna and more – catch up with Anywaves’ latest news. [![3D illustration of a satellite, including the title of the newsletter](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/exl/l4g/c3x/Header-newsletter-10-28.png)](https://www.anywaves.com/) **Anywaves Deploys the First Commercial Reflectarray in Orbit** [![Anywaves'Reflectarray](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/mu7/rp7/pv3/reflectarray-v2.jpg)](https://anywaves.com/news/anywaves-deploys-the-first-commercial-reflectarray-in-orbit/) Anywaves has just reached a major milestone: we’ve successfully deployed the **first-ever commercial reflectarray antenna in orbit**.   Designed for small satellite platforms (6U–16U), this new product enables **high-gain beam performance** in Ka-band for inter-satellite links or telecom missions, while maintaining a **lightweight, compact footprint**.   Built for the harsh realities of space, it’s one of the latest addition to Anywaves' portfolio of flight-proven antennas — and a strong signal of what’s coming next in advanced RF payloads. [Discover our Reflectarray Antenna](https://anywaves.com/products/reflectarray-antenna/) [Download the Press Release](https://anywaves.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Press-Release-Anywaves-deployes-the-first-commercial-reflectarray-in-orbit.pdf) ![Text "What's new at Anywaves"](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/2t5/x9v/om2/expert-gautier.png) # Passive vs Active Integrated Space Antennas: What You Need to Know Before Your Mission Design In this technical piece, our antenna expert Gautier Mazingue breaks down the pros and cons of **passive vs active integrated antennas**. From power budgets and radiation tolerance to RF complexity and compatibility with miniaturized platforms, this article will help you make informed design decisions — especially if you're building a high-performance satellite with limited volume and mass. [Read the Full Article](https://anywaves.com/resources/blog/active-vs-passive-space-antennas/) [![Passive vs. Active Integrated Antennas](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/5wa/q7l/gi9/passive-vs-active-v8.jpg)](https://anywaves.com/resources/blog/active-vs-passive-space-antennas/) ![Text "Sales & Marketing News"](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/964184_948741/Sales%26Marketing-8.png) [![](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/ikq/dev/2oy/XAA-NL-10.jpg)](https://anywaves.com/products/high-gain-20-dbi-x-band-payload-telemetry-antenna/) [Discover the Antenna](https://anywaves.com/products/high-gain-20-dbi-x-band-payload-telemetry-antenna/) ## NEW PRODUCT: Very High-Gain X-Band Antenna for Next-Gen Payload Telemetry Spacecraft are collecting more data than ever — and getting it down to Earth efficiently is becoming a mission priority. That’s why Anywaves has launched a **new X-band antenna** specifically designed for **high data-rate payload telemetry**. With a **broadside beam gain above 20 dBi**, **circular polarization**, and operation across the **7.9 to 8.5 GHz** frequency range, this antenna will meet the growing demand for faster, more robust downlinks. Whether you're developing an EO constellation, a science demonstrator or a tech payload, this antenna will give your system the **RF performance and link budget margin** you need — without compromise. # BIG STEPS AT SMALLSAT Anywaves is Proud to Host the 1st Ever SmallSat Kick-Off Party Right after the Conference Welcome Reception, join Anywaves for the **new unmissable Sunday night event** that’s kicking off SmallSat Week with a bang! We’re bringing the beach vibes to downtown Salt Lake City for **Big Steps at SmallSat** — an open-air celebration packed with live music, tasty bites, a vintage VW photobooth, and plenty of surprises. 📅 **Sunday, August 10 | 7–10 PM** 📍 **Abravanel Hall’s Plaza, Salt Lake City, UT** Whether you're here to network or just unwind after a long travel day, this is *the* place to be. ⚠️ *Spots are limited!* Registration is required, but entry is first come, first served — only the first 500 guests will get in.  [Register Now](https://content.anywaves.com/big-steps-smallsat-party?hsLang=en) [![Big Steps at Small Sat](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/obn/753/any/1750775503093.jpg)](https://content.anywaves.com/big-steps-smallsat-party?hsLang=en) ![Text "Did you know"](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/964184_948741/Fichier%2020-8.png) [![Beyond Orbit](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/yr7/got/bp3/Beyond-Orbit-25.png)](https://anywaves.com/resources/blog/beyond-orbit-how-surface-missions-are-reshaping-spacecraft-design/) **Beyond Orbit: How Surface Missions Are Reshaping Spacecraft Design** What happens when a satellite has to land, rove, or operate in a dusty Martian environment? In this article, we explore how planetary surface missions are changing the game — and how that affects antenna form factors, materials, and RF performance. [Read more](https://anywaves.com/resources/blog/beyond-orbit-how-surface-missions-are-reshaping-spacecraft-design/) [![LEO MEO GEO](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/g4y/klv/b1x/Orbits.jpg)](https://anywaves.com/resources/blog/leo-meo-geo-how-satellite-orbit-directly-shapes-antenna-design/) **LEO, MEO, GEO : How Satellite Orbit Directly Shapes Antenna Design** Think LEO means “easier”? Think again. This article explores how **orbital altitude and environment** impact antenna selection — from radiation shielding to beam shaping — and why the wrong orbit-fit can compromise RF performance or survivability. [Read more](https://anywaves.com/resources/blog/leo-meo-geo-how-satellite-orbit-directly-shapes-antenna-design/) [![Size of a Space Antenna](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/nhc/qtp/rry/Size-Antenna-27.png)](https://anywaves.com/resources/blog/what-is-the-size-of-a-space-antenna/) **What Is the Size of a Space Antenna?** From GPS patch antennas to meter-scale reflectors, antenna size in space is never random. Learn how frequency band, beamwidth, gain and satellite constraints all influence the final form — and why bigger doesn’t always mean better. [Read more](https://anywaves.com/resources/blog/what-is-the-size-of-a-space-antenna/) ![Text "Milestone Moments"](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/71l/xn3/hqa/Milestone-Moments.png) # Anywaves & Nara Space: A Strategic Partnership Advancing Earth Observation and Deep Space Missions [![Korea’s K-RadCube to measure cosmic radiation aboard NASA’s Artemis 2 mission. © Nara Space](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/7ww/0nq/uja/20250503131421-1-510x680.png)](https://anywaves.com/resources/blog/anywaves-nara-space-partnership-observer-artemis/) [![Observer-1 SpaceCraft. ©Nara Space](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/7h7/wuk/pj2/Observer-1_29-680x453.png)](https://anywaves.com/resources/blog/anywaves-nara-space-partnership-observer-artemis/) [![The Team behind Observer-1. Credits: Nara Space](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/blu/9d3/qui/Nara%20Space%20DSC01778.jpg)](https://anywaves.com/resources/blog/anywaves-nara-space-partnership-observer-artemis/) Anywaves was selected by **Nara Space Systems**, one of South Korea’s most promising space tech companies, to contribute to two exciting missions: **Observer-1**, their flagship **Earth Observation nanosatellite**, and **K-RadCube**, a mission focused on **radiation monitoring in orbit**. Both satellites are equipped with our **S-band TT&C antenna**, while **K-RadCube** also integrates our **GNSS antenna**. But this partnership goes far beyond hardware. In **June 2025**, we had the pleasure of visiting **Nara Space's facilities in Korea**, where we met their exceptional team and gained firsthand insight into their bold vision for the future of Korean space missions. We’re proud to contribute — even modestly — to the success of these missions and to support a partner as visionary and dynamic as Nara Space! [Explore](https://anywaves.com/resources/blog/anywaves-nara-space-partnership-observer-artemis/) ![Text "Where to meet us"](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/public/users/Integrators/BeeProAgency/964184_948741/Fichier%2019-8.png) [![ISTS Logo](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/dv3/3v0/qen/ISTS.png)](https://ists.ne.jp/the35th/) **July 14 – 16** **Tokushima, Japan** [Explore](https://ists.ne.jp/the35th/) [![IEEE Logo](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/7zu/5pi/9ev/IEEE_1.png)](https://2025.apsursi.org/) **July 13 - 18** **Ottawa, Canada** [Explore](https://2025.apsursi.org/) [![Small Satellite Conference Logo](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/pq2/41n/43n/SmallsatConferenceLogo.webp)](https://smallsat.org/) **August 11 - 13** **Salt Lake City, USA** [Explore](https://smallsat.org/) [![European Microwave Week Logo](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/8yq/mda/8eo/european-microwave-week.png)](https://www.eumw.eu/) **September 22 - 26** **Utrecht, Netherlands** [Explore](https://www.eumw.eu/) [![Esmats logo](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/xgy/q4g/w0g/esmatslogo-300x147.png)](https://www.esmats.eu/lausanne/) **September 24 - 26** **Switzerland ** [Explore](https://www.esmats.eu/lausanne/) [![IAC Logo](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/2mb/vp6/7j9/IAC25-Brandmark-Long-Colour-Primary-RGB-1024x384.png)](https://www.iac2025.org/) **Sept/Oct. 29 - 3** **Sydney, Australia** [Explore](https://www.iac2025.org/) ![Text "Stay Connected"](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/2go/tp1/yso/Stay-Connected.png) Don't miss a beat—follow us on **LinkedIn** and **X** for all our latest updates, mission insights, and behind-the-scenes content: ![Linkedin Anywaves](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/uac/osp/8dl/Fichier%203.png) [Join our community](https://www.linkedin.com/company/anywaves/) ![X Twitter Anywaves](https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/h9xp97zx/4m7/fcl/udq/X.png) [Follow our journey](https://twitter.com/anywavescom) **Social media** Stay up-to-date with current activities and future events by following us on your favorite social media channels.   [![LinkedIn](https://app-rsrc.getbee.io/public/resources/social-networks-icon-sets/t-circle-white/linkedin@2x.png "LinkedIn")](https://www.linkedin.com/company/anywaves-activities/)[![Twitter](https://app-rsrc.getbee.io/public/resources/social-networks-icon-sets/t-circle-white/twitter@2x.png "Twitter")](https://twitter.com/ANYWAVES_)[![Spotify](https://app-rsrc.getbee.io/public/resources/social-networks-icon-sets/t-circle-white/spotify@2x.png "Spotify")](https://open.spotify.com/show/1xpbrQh1KsrL2KyWTJ2XSU?si=00ca127bbb07496e) **Where to find us** Anywaves 2, Esplanade Compans Caffarelli 31000 Toulouse France Changed your mind? 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