The LYRA-S-PIN (S-BAND PIN) from NewSpace Systems is a high-reliability satellite antenna designed for S-band communication links in spacecraft telemetry, tracking and data transmission applications. Operating across the 2200–2290 MHz frequency range, it provides dependable communication performance for small satellite and spacecraft missions. This active antenna delivers a gain of 6 dB and features an 80° beamwidth, enabling wide-area coverage while maintaining reliable link performance.
It achieves an axial ratio of 3 dB and supports either Right-Hand Circular Polarization (RHCP) or Left-Hand Circular Polarization (LHCP), which can be preconfigured to meet specific mission requirements. The LYRA-S-PIN incorporates support for quasi-error-free (QEF) communication through adaptive coding and modulation techniques, helping maintain robust communication links under varying signal conditions. It also provides a return loss of –10 dB, ensuring effective impedance matching and reduced signal reflections.
Designed for seamless spacecraft integration, the antenna is available with SMP or SMA connector options and is housed in a compact 50 × 50 mm form factor, making it suitable for space-constrained satellite platforms. Compact and reliable, the LYRA-S-PIN antenna is ideal for satellite telemetry, telecommand, mission data transmission and S-band communication systems requiring robust performance and high link availability in space environments.
