Ultralight Antenna

NASA

NASA Tests Ultralight Antennas to Benefit Future National Airspace

NASA engineers are using one of the world’s lightest solid materials to construct an antenna that could be embedded into the skin of an aircraft, creating a more aerodynamic and reliable communication solution for drones and other future air transportation options.  Developed by NASA, this ultra-lightweight aerogel antenna is designed to enable satellite communications where power and space are limited.…