{"id":61843,"date":"2019-08-17T00:06:23","date_gmt":"2019-08-16T16:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/when-it-comes-to-antennas-its-all-about-price\/"},"modified":"2019-08-17T00:06:23","modified_gmt":"2019-08-16T16:06:23","slug":"when-it-comes-to-antennas-its-all-about-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/when-it-comes-to-antennas-its-all-about-price\/","title":{"rendered":"When it Comes to Antennas, it\u2019s All About Price"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the proliferation of satellites in Non-Geostationary Orbits (NGSO), and the growing capacity and coverage of Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites, antenna manufacturers must continuously adapt. New specifications demand new technologies, in an exciting age where network coverage is reaching new possibilities. <\/p>\n<p>In order to support the upcoming wave of multi-satellite constellations that demand different coverage, transmission power, and frequency bands, these companies must also continue to innovate, at a reasonable pricepoint. Via Satellite spoke to a handful of experts from Ball Aerospace, Kymeta, L3Harris, OneWeb, Panasonic Avionics, and ThinKom about new antenna technologies, potential breakthroughs, and where they see this industry segment headed in an environment where cost rules the realm of possibilities. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lZiLN0fxQX6peE4344K7_VS_090119_Cover_DGTL-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 120px; height: auto;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lZiLN0fxQX6peE4344K7_VS_090119_Cover_DGTL-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lZiLN0fxQX6peE4344K7_VS_090119_Cover_DGTL-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lZiLN0fxQX6peE4344K7_VS_090119_Cover_DGTL-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/lZiLN0fxQX6peE4344K7_VS_090119_Cover_DGTL.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fs-5 mt-0\">Explore the September 2019 Issue<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-0 fs-smaller text-balance\">Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<button class=\"btn btn-primary\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"offcanvas\" data-bs-target=\"#offcanvasMENU\" aria-controls=\"offcanvasExample\" aria-label=\"button\" style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tView More <i class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle\"><\/i><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<p>One could assume that antennas are evolving to get smaller and cheaper, as is the case with satellites. Spoiler alert \u2014 general consensus is that smaller isn\u2019t necessarily better, and size and cost aren\u2019t necessarily correlated \u2014 but cost savings are top of mind. Instead of thinking about antennas as \u201csmaller is better,\u201d it\u2019s all about getting the best performance in the smallest possible area. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s really about area efficiency,\u201d comments ThinKom Chairman and CTO Bill Milroy. \u201cIn terms of cost, there is indeed a strong push to lower costs at much higher production rates and volumes, particularly for fixed User Terminals (UTs) in support of the various Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium-Earth Orbit (MEO) constellation players. In many cases, the cost of the antenna\/terminal can (eventually will) make-or-break many of the best laid [business plans] for these constellations.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>As far as antennas used in In-Flight Connectivity (IFC), Panasonic Avionics Director of Connectivity, Technical Sales Lisa Kuo says that \u201cthe trend, as far as our [aircraft] customers, is to get as low profile as possible \u2026 Smaller may not be the right way to put it, but they want antennas to be as low profile as possible.\u201d <\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a678c88008f2;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a678c88008f2 = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a678c88008f3').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a678c88008f3'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p> But, cost is also top of mind. \u201cA lot of times, getting smaller usually means getting cheaper. But for aircraft, they have very different constraints about what they\u2019d like to see on the aircraft. One of the biggest questions they have is: How much times does it take to install the antenna? And then, how much time does it take to fix the antenna? If the antenna onboard is broken, how much downtime are they going to suffer in order to fix the antenna? And, how often is it broken? \u2026 We\u2019re going to see an interesting case of cheaper antennas, versus more expensive antennas that are easy to install\/antennas that don\u2019t break as much,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>Kuo sees antenna manufacturing going in two different directions. She says that companies could \u201cgive you antennas that aren\u2019t as reliable, but they\u2019re so cheap that you don\u2019t care,\u201d or there will be antenna providers that may \u201cbe a lot more expensive, but you install it one time, and you\u2019ll never have to take it off for repair.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>L3Harris Director of Space Antennas and Structures Tom Campbell speaks to the space segment, in saying that \u201csatellites are getting smaller, requiring the launch configuration of antennas to be more compact. This allows ride sharing on launches and enables constellations to be put in orbit at lower cost.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>It all comes full circle \u2013 with satellites getting smaller, antennas intended for launch must undergo a size reduction. But aside from size, there\u2019s no doubt that cost is a big part of the equation, and Campbell adds that system designers are spending more time and effort on antennas to increase capabilities, while decreasing overall costs. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey are finding that if they increase the capability of the space antenna, they are able to decrease the overall dollar\/bit of the system,\u201d Campbell says. \u201cIn most cases this is leading to increased quantities and higher gain antennas combined with frequency reuse strategies to maximize the throughput on the satellite.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kymeta Vice President of Product Lilac Muller stitches the ground and space segments together, in saying that, \u201cantenna size is an interdependence of efficiency of both sides of the link.\u201d She adds, \u201cmany antennas are expected to remain about the same size, given that they must be compatible with spacecraft that are currently in operation and ones that are still being designed. Price is a function of volume and integration. Price will increase or stay the same for markets that need very custom solutions and will decline for markets that enjoy the benefits of scale.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Muller explains that the evolution in size and cost depends on the market verticals these antennas are serving. OneWeb Product Management Director Mirna Mekic adds, \u201cthere are market verticals, which will significantly benefit from the flat panel design \u2014 such as commercial and business jet aero applications, as those antenna designs provide significant OpEx savings in the airline industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the same vein, Kymeta\u2019s Muller believes that a breakthrough on the horizon is being able to manufacture flat panel antennas in volume, specifically for LEO applications. <\/p>\n<p>Speaking of the variations in antenna design, Electronically Steerable Antennas (ESA) are clearly a hot item. Ball Aerospace Vice President and General Manager Rob Freeman stresses how the greater satcom industry has been waiting for two things from ESAs. \u201cFirst, fully electronically-steerable phased array antennas that work. Electronically-steerable antennas are flat panel antennas that have no moving parts and are software configured,\u201d he says. \u201cSecond, the satcom industry has looking for fully electronically steerable phased array antennas that are affordable. In other words, customers want performance at the right price points.\u201d <\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a678c8800f21;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a678c8800f21 = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a678c8800f22').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a678c8800f22'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>ESA is specifically of value to the In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) arena, as noted by Kuo\u2014 she believes that the ESA antenna is the next big breakthrough for the aviation segment. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor IFC, a lot of people believe the ESA antenna is the next big thing,\u201d she says. \u201cThere\u2019s definitely a good reason for that, with the rise of LEO and NGSO constellations \u2014 it makes ESA antennas a lot more technically feasible. Because we\u2019re also focusing on the lower antenna profiles with higher reliability, ESA antennas have a lot of really good features that meet all these trends.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In terms of form factor, Kuo believes that mobile antennas will eventually become part of the vehicles they support.  \u201cAnother thing is expanding ESA to a bigger scale \u2014 having an antenna that is embedded entirely in the aircraft body,\u201d she says. \u201cI believe that at some point, aircraft manufacturers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), will start embracing that. I remember when 10 years ago, GPS didn\u2019t come standard in a car. You had to order units separately. But nowadays, it\u2019s silly for a car not to have GPS \u2014 it\u2019s part of what you have to have in the car. I\u2019m sure antennas will become something like that on the aircraft. So, it\u2019s only a matter of time before it becomes an essential part of the aircraft. I\u2019m definitely looking forward to aircraft manufacturers to embed it as part of their permanent structure.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p>Although some see ESA antennas being the next big breakthrough, Kymeta\u2019s Muller generally believes that the next breakthrough is \u201cmore capable and feature rich antenna products, higher integration of the terminal to reduce cost and complexity, and more standardized configurations to support high volume emerging markets.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Muller then delves into antenna applications in the connected vehicle market. \u201cLand mobility has traditionally been a communications-on-the-pause market or required an expensive solution for military or high-end applications,\u201d she says. \u201cWe have opened and will continue to open the land mobility market to more opportunities to solve business needs with our next-generation terminal product. The components available in the satellite industry have not been built to the grade necessary for automotive environments and we are working to bridge that gap.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKymeta identified a market problem for connectivity as it relates to the automotive sector which has only increased with the shift to autonomous driving,\u201d Muller continues. \u201cThe need is clear for contiguous communications for a connected and autonomous future. This applies to both on-road, off-road and industrial applications in the automotive market. We are developing a full, integrated solution to address the needs of this emerging market. That solution will incorporate both satellite and cellular connectivity and related subscription services into a unified product offering targeted at these markets.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The automotive vertical clearly agrees with the aviation segment in that a fully embedded connected car or aircraft has not been developed yet, but Muller adds that \u201cthe need for this kind of solution in the industry is here and now.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Although technology development continues to steer itself in different directions \u2014 and often dependent on the market vertical \u2014 multiband antennas continue to be a sought-after pipedream for many. Fortunately, the consensus is that the technology is plausible. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cMultiband antennas are plausible but not yet practical,\u201d according to Ball Aerospace\u2019s Freeman. \u201cFor the foreseeable future, the end user will need to sacrifice performance and deal with higher cost if they require a single antenna system operating over multiple satellite bands (i.e. Ku- and Ka-band). \u201c<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a678c88014a3;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a678c88014a3 = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a678c88014a4').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a678c88014a4'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>OneWeb\u2019s Mekic further adds that the plausibility of multiband antennas depends on the market, and the antenna\u2019s intended applications. \u201cWe are seeing examples of technology maturity which will enable multi-band antenna designs,\u201d she says. \u201cThe application of those antenna designs will depend on the needs and requirements of the customer and end-users. You can expect end-users to want to see a value in the antenna they chose, which balances connectivity and service flexibility with design parameters such as \u2014 power consumption, size\/profile, and ultimately the price.\u201d <\/p>\n<p> Panasonic\u2019s Kuo brings the discussion back to aviation. \u201cThis is a highly contested topic in the land of IFC, especially for Panasonic. At this point, we are offering a Ku-band solution, and we are also offering a Ka-band solution to our airline customers. When we look at our antenna roadmap as well as the features we are planning on embedding in our roadmap, we talk amongst ourselves and say: \u2018Hey, what about a Ku-\/Ka- band antenna that allows you to do either Ku- or Ka- band?\u2019 That is a really attractive thought, but when you look at the technology we have today \u2014 in order to make a Ku-\/Ka- band antenna, the efficiency is not there, and the size is also not there. Our customers are looking for smaller and flatter \u2014 not heavier, bigger, and bulkier,\u201d she says. \u201cThat\u2019s not to say that in the future we won\u2019t get there, but we still haven\u2019t seen it yet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The antenna market has seen a lot of technological growth, but as with anything, there is still a long way ahead. Whether it\u2019s the aviation or connected vehicle markets waiting for a time where antennas can be installed in the entirety of the aircraft\/vehicle, or others simply waiting for a practical multiband antenna, markets continue to seek prices that are right for both suppliers and customers.  <\/p>\n<p>,<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">In This Issue<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 406332:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/76ZXiHWgR2iTMPCG6ygk_Opinion_Bubbles_Web-300x300.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/76ZXiHWgR2iTMPCG6ygk_Opinion_Bubbles_Web-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/76ZXiHWgR2iTMPCG6ygk_Opinion_Bubbles_Web-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/76ZXiHWgR2iTMPCG6ygk_Opinion_Bubbles_Web-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/76ZXiHWgR2iTMPCG6ygk_Opinion_Bubbles_Web-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/76ZXiHWgR2iTMPCG6ygk_Opinion_Bubbles_Web.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tA Roadmap for Incredible IFC<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3 d-block d-md-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 406316:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pqfl00kRq5oKauve4jmQ_VS_090119_GEOLEO-300x231.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pqfl00kRq5oKauve4jmQ_VS_090119_GEOLEO-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pqfl00kRq5oKauve4jmQ_VS_090119_GEOLEO-800x616.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pqfl00kRq5oKauve4jmQ_VS_090119_GEOLEO-640x493.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Pqfl00kRq5oKauve4jmQ_VS_090119_GEOLEO.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tABS, Spacecom, and StarOne CEOs Outline CapEx Visions<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 406339:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XEEcVopzT1i7OBO9z21J_EdNote_Header_Web-300x167.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XEEcVopzT1i7OBO9z21J_EdNote_Header_Web-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XEEcVopzT1i7OBO9z21J_EdNote_Header_Web-800x446.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XEEcVopzT1i7OBO9z21J_EdNote_Header_Web-640x357.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/XEEcVopzT1i7OBO9z21J_EdNote_Header_Web.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 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