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Spacecraft Antenna Systems: Key Types, Designs, and Roles in Satellite Communications

Learn how wire, horn, reflector, and array antennas enable spacecraft to communicate with Earth. Explore their designs, strengths, and roles in uplink/downlink operations for modern satellite communications.

Aug 11, 2025 · By Mathew Lewallen · 2 min read

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Mathew Lewallen

Aviation Program & Air Traffic Management Leader | Airspace Integration & Flight Planning Strategist | FAA/ICAO Airspace Policy Expert | U.S. Veteran | PhD Aviation Candidate

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Updated on Aug 11, 2025