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Darkhorse Space & Ground Systems brings decades of expertise in antenna design, with a proven track record in developing phased arrays, multiband parabolic SATCOM antennas, High Power Microwave (HPM) antennas, and ground-based communication systems. Our team’s deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience ensure cutting-edge solutions that meet the most demanding operational requirements.
ADVANTAGES OF PHASED ARRAYS
Phased array antennas have many advantages over legacy single element solutions and provide more flexibility in creating the right custom solutions to perform your mission.
Higher Data Rates: With increased G/T and EIRP, our phased arrays deliver greater bandwidth and higher data throughput. Operators can transmit multiple simultaneous signals on separate channels or a single wideband, high-speed data stream with ease.
Greater Ground Station Flexibility: Enhanced EIRP ensures reliable link closure even with smaller ground stations, providing operators more options and reducing ground infrastructure constraints.
Extended Pass Durations: Our phased arrays maintain strong signal power even at low elevation angles, maximizing transmission capabilities throughout the entire pass—not just at zenith.
Eliminate HPAs: The integrated distributed amplifier design within our arrays removes the need for bulky high-power amplifiers, reducing system complexity and power demands.
Built-In Resilience: Designed with a distributed architecture, our phased arrays offer graceful degradation—meaning the loss of single components has minimal impact on overall performance.
Enhanced Security: Unlike traditional single-element antennas that radiate energy broadly, our phased arrays focus signals in localized areas, reducing interception risks and improving communication security.
S-band
Our S-band phased array supports the Unified S-band (USB), providing increased link closure and secure communications to your ground station. The system leverages a distributed design which provides redundancy and increased reliability. Significant output power along with the increased aperture gain provides a large increase in EIRP which translates into more signal bandwidth and increased data rates. Increased aperture gain translates into lower power consumption and reduced demand on satellite power systems. Our antennas will be customized to your needs including specific mounting and connector solutions.
X-Band
Our X-band phased array supports the Earth Observation band, providing increased link closure and secure communications to your ground station. The system leverages a distributed design which provides redundancy and increased reliability. Significant output power along with the increased aperture gain provides a large increase in EIRP which translates into more signal bandwidth and increased data rates. This technology allows your payload to conduct more missions per orbit and increase your return on investment. Our X-band antennas will be customized to your needs including specific mounting and connector solutions.
Custom
Darkhorse has the expertise and capability to design custom systems spanning UHF to Ka-band, delivering tailored solutions to meet your specific needs. Contact us today, and our team will assess your requirements and provide the optimal solution for your mission needs.