AstroMesh - Northrop Grumman Corporation
AstroMesh®
Unfurlable Mesh Antenna
AstroMesh® The state-of-the-art AstroMesh® unfurlable mesh antenna reflector technology is the most advanced and reliable large aperture deployable reflector available. Apertures can range from 3 to 50 meters in diameter, covering radio frequencies UHF to beyond Ka-band. The AstroMesh® performance record is unmatched with all of its reflectors deploying successfully on-orbit without incident or failure. Flight Heritage 10 units are deployed on-orbit and performing flawlessly. • Thuraya/GEM, 12-m, L-Band
Deployed: D1 - 11/2000, D2 - 7/2003, D3 - 1/2008
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MBSat, 12-m, L-Band, AM-1
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INMARSAT 4, 9-m, L-Band, AM-1
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Alphasat, 11-m, L-Band, AM-1
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SMAP, 6-m, L-Band Radar, Spinning, AM-Lite
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Classified
Deployed: 3/2004
Deployed: FM1 - 3/2005, FM2 - 11/2005, FM3 - 8/2008 Deployed: 8/2013 Deployed: 2/2015
Flawless Performance with 100 % On-Orbit Success
Completed SMAP spacecraft prior to launch showing the stowed AstroMesh® AM-Lite class system.
AstroMesh® Configurations The AstroMesh® family is designed for a broad spectrum of applications. Aperture sizes can range from 3 to greater than 50 meters.
Image Courtesy NASA JPL
AM-1 Class • • •
Scalable from 6 to 25 meters Reduced diameter versus 1st generation AM Extensive flight heritage
AM-2 Class • • •
Optimized design for 18 to 50 meters Reduced stowed height by 40% from AM-1 Deployed truss configuration identical to AM-1
AM-Lite Class • • •
Optimized mass design for 3 to 8 meters 50% reduction in mass from AM-1 High frequency performance efficiency verified: 55% at 31 GHz & 45% at 50 GHz for 5.2-meter reflector
AstroMesh® Unfurlable Antenna Benefits •
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Multiple flight proven designs on-orbit that can accommodate demanding packing and environmental requirements Mesh surface accuracies capable of Ka-band and beyond Perimeter truss structure is inherently stiff yet lightweight The perimeter truss and mesh surface design allow for unprecedented packing efficiency Controlled and predictable deployments proven by 100 percent on-orbit success Deployment kinematics that are verifiable in a 1g environment Flight proven deployment mechanisms Stiff, robust, lightweight and reliable flight proven deployment booms and pointing mechanisms A proven PIM-free design and in-house PIM testing capabilities
For more information, please contact: Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems Astro Aerospace 6384 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA 93103 Edward Keay [email protected] 805-566-1700 Daniel Ochoa [email protected] 805-566-1784
www.northropgrumman.com/astro © 2016 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Printed in USA Carpinteria 15-2452 AS
Artist’s rendition of the Alphasat spacecraft on orbit showing the deployed AstroMesh® reflector and boom.
The Inmarsat 4 Spacecraft. The Alphasat Spacecraft. Since 1958 Astro Aerospace has helped enable complex missions to Earth orbit, Mars and beyond with innovative deployable space structures and mechanisms. Astro Aerospace products have been successfully deployed on hundreds of flights with zero failures. Our 100 percent success rate and extensive space flight heritage is a testament to our commitment to quality and reliability while maintaining affordability for our customers.
Unfurlable Mesh Antenna
AstroMesh® The state-of-the-art AstroMesh® unfurlable mesh antenna reflector technology is the most advanced and reliable large aperture deployable reflector available. Apertures can range from 3 to 50 meters in diameter, covering radio frequencies UHF to beyond Ka-band. The AstroMesh® performance record is unmatched with all of its reflectors deploying successfully on-orbit without incident or failure. Flight Heritage 10 units are deployed on-orbit and performing flawlessly. • Thuraya/GEM, 12-m, L-Band
Deployed: D1 - 11/2000, D2 - 7/2003, D3 - 1/2008
•
MBSat, 12-m, L-Band, AM-1
•
INMARSAT 4, 9-m, L-Band, AM-1
•
Alphasat, 11-m, L-Band, AM-1
•
SMAP, 6-m, L-Band Radar, Spinning, AM-Lite
•
Classified
Deployed: 3/2004
Deployed: FM1 - 3/2005, FM2 - 11/2005, FM3 - 8/2008 Deployed: 8/2013 Deployed: 2/2015
Flawless Performance with 100 % On-Orbit Success
Completed SMAP spacecraft prior to launch showing the stowed AstroMesh® AM-Lite class system.
AstroMesh® Configurations The AstroMesh® family is designed for a broad spectrum of applications. Aperture sizes can range from 3 to greater than 50 meters.
Image Courtesy NASA JPL
AM-1 Class • • •
Scalable from 6 to 25 meters Reduced diameter versus 1st generation AM Extensive flight heritage
AM-2 Class • • •
Optimized design for 18 to 50 meters Reduced stowed height by 40% from AM-1 Deployed truss configuration identical to AM-1
AM-Lite Class • • •
Optimized mass design for 3 to 8 meters 50% reduction in mass from AM-1 High frequency performance efficiency verified: 55% at 31 GHz & 45% at 50 GHz for 5.2-meter reflector
AstroMesh® Unfurlable Antenna Benefits •
• • • • • • • •
Multiple flight proven designs on-orbit that can accommodate demanding packing and environmental requirements Mesh surface accuracies capable of Ka-band and beyond Perimeter truss structure is inherently stiff yet lightweight The perimeter truss and mesh surface design allow for unprecedented packing efficiency Controlled and predictable deployments proven by 100 percent on-orbit success Deployment kinematics that are verifiable in a 1g environment Flight proven deployment mechanisms Stiff, robust, lightweight and reliable flight proven deployment booms and pointing mechanisms A proven PIM-free design and in-house PIM testing capabilities
For more information, please contact: Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems Astro Aerospace 6384 Via Real, Carpinteria, CA 93103 Edward Keay [email protected] 805-566-1700 Daniel Ochoa [email protected] 805-566-1784
www.northropgrumman.com/astro © 2016 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Printed in USA Carpinteria 15-2452 AS
Artist’s rendition of the Alphasat spacecraft on orbit showing the deployed AstroMesh® reflector and boom.
The Inmarsat 4 Spacecraft. The Alphasat Spacecraft. Since 1958 Astro Aerospace has helped enable complex missions to Earth orbit, Mars and beyond with innovative deployable space structures and mechanisms. Astro Aerospace products have been successfully deployed on hundreds of flights with zero failures. Our 100 percent success rate and extensive space flight heritage is a testament to our commitment to quality and reliability while maintaining affordability for our customers.
