The X Band Antenna from IQ Spacecom is a Satellite Antenna with an operating frequency range of 7.145-8.400 GHz. This patch antenna has a maximum gain of 10 dBi and a half-power beam width of 40 degrees. It is right-hand circular polarized and has a VSWR of less than 1.8. The antenna requires an RF input power of less than 2 W and uses Cu with NiAu surface finish material for the patches and conductors. It has a mass of 20 g and measures 60 x 40 x 1.8 mm. The antenna is designed for pico and nano satellite applications to realize satellite links.