This work presents a new CubeSat antenna design concept to cover UHF/VHF or higher bands. The antenna is integrated into the satellite platform to save physical volume occupied and power consumption.

Abstract: A Vivaldi flexible antenna with a -6 dB bandwidth from 150 MHz to 2000 MHz is introduced. The antenna is fabricated on a 60×60 cm 2 silicone substrate. In this paper, we present the design, ...