SKA | 2024-2027
EOSOL together with COMPOXI will build sub-reflectors for the SKA Observatory.
Objectives
The sub-reflector is one of the critical parts of the dish that serves to focus the signals collected by the larger main reflector into a feed, where the signal processing journey begins.
Each sub-reflector is a 4.5m structure made of composite material and metallised to achieve the electromagnetic and mechanical properties required for the project. EOSOL together with COMPOXI will build and assemble 44 subreflectors for the MID-DISH telescope to be installed in Karoo desert (South Africa).
LINCE | 2025-2026
Design, analysis, manufacture and verification of payload VHF antenna
DEPLOYABLE VHF ANTENNA FOR FUTURE CONSTELLATION
Objectives
The Eosol deployable Yagi antenna is a core enabler for next-generation Air Traffic Management (ATM) constellation, specifically engineered to optimize VHF voice and data communications.
By combining a compact launch footprint with high-gain performance, it bridges the gap between small satellite constraints and demanding orbital communication requirements.
The current configuration features a 4-element Yagi design, meticulously optimized to deliver peak RF performance within the VHF band. Engineered for high-density packing, the antenna minimizes stowed volume, making it an ideal fit for modern CubeSat and SmallSat platforms. Upon deployment, the structure extends to a length of 1 meter, utilizing cutting-edge, lightweight materials to maintain a minimal mass-to-gain ratio. The architecture is inherently reconfigurable. The design can be easily adapted to support different frequency bands, gain requirements, or specific orbital applications.
As an ISO 9100 certified company, Eosol adheres to the highest aerospace standards. Every antenna undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it withstands the harsh conditions of launch and the extreme thermal environments of space.
VDEA | 2023-2025
Design, analysis manufacture and verification of deployable VHF antenna
DEPLOYABLE 7,5m LONG VHF ANTENNA FOR FUTURE EO RADAR
Objectives
Development of a deployable antenna for future Earth observation radar working in the range of 40-50 MHz. Reduced stowed volume reaching 7,5 meter deployed.
Dual circularly polarized radiation pattern and high-power handling.
Radiation pattern validated using dedicated drones.
VAST | 2021-2024
Submm VAST antenna design, analysis, manufacture and verification
REFERENCE VALIDATION ANTENNA FOR HIGH FREQUENCY & PRECISION MEASUREMENTS OF FUTURE EARTH OBSERVATION INSTRUMENTS
Objectives
To design and validate a properly characterised, mechanically and thermally stable (sub)mm-VAST antenna, which should guarantee stable performance at room temperature and also at cryogenic temperatures.
The purpose of developing this new antenna (unique in the world) stems from the need to be able to calibrate and ensure the correct functioning of the antennas of the future missions that the European Space Agency (ESA) intends to launch in the coming years.
AMAS | 2022-2024
Design, analysis manufacture and verification of reflector and 1-axis stabilisation system
REFLECTOR FOR RADAR REMOTE SENSING INSTRUMENT FOR ATMOSPHERIC PARAMETERS
Objectives
Complete design of a metal reflector operating at D-band for a airborne or satellite scientific instrument.
To achieve a stabilisation accuracy with accuracies below 0.1º, for which a high precision 1-axis stabilisation system with embedded SW was developed.
KAME | 2022-2023
Design, analysis, manufacture and verification of Ka-band feed including monopulse tracking
KA-BAND COMPACT FEED FOR GROUND CONTROL STATIONS (GCS)
Objectives
Development of a novel Ka-band TM01 mode extractor for ground applications feed.
Verify correct operation in a real environment, for which the band extractor was developed and integrated into a feed designed for compact control stations.
In addition to this project, the potential use of 3D printed parts (additive manufacturing) in metal for this type of product was explored.
A4UC | 2021-2023
Antennas for lunar environment: Design, analysis, manufacturing and verification of compact WiFi antenna for lunar applications (communication of assets both on the surface and in lunar caves).
LUNAR COMMUNICATIONS
Objectives
Development and validation of a compact antenna, operating in 2.4GHz band (compatible with lunar communications), to provide connectivity to assets (rovers, robots or cranes) intended to work on the lunar surface.
Validate the antenna in real environments and conditions similar to the conditions that an antenna may encounter on the moon.
CRYO | 2020-2022
Feed array for low frequency (MHz) and high bandwidth antenna.
EARTH OBSERVATION
Objectives
Design and validate a low frequency feed array for the future CRYORAD mission.
To fabricate and measure a breadboard composed of a 6-element array representative of the complete array.
DRAT | 2020-2022
Dual X-Ka band feed: Design, manufacture and testing of dual band (X-Ka) antenna for maritime and terrestrial applications.
MARITIME AND TERRESTRIAL SATCOM TERMINALS
Objectives
To design and validate the RF subsystem of a reflector antenna capable of simultaneous operation in civil and military X and Ka bands, compatible with terrestrial and naval terminals.
SKA5 | 2020-2021
Feeds for radio telescopes: Design and analysis of feeds for scientific instruments (telescopes) operating in band 5
RADIOTELESCOPES (SKA)
Objectives
Design of a set of feeds operating in band 5 compatible with the specifications of the SKA radio telescope.
ICIM | 2019-2020
Multifrequency Feeds: design and validation of a feed system for satellite antennas based on two dual-band radiating chains.
EARTH OBSERVATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Objectives
Development and validation of a feed system for satellite applications consisting of two innovative dual-frequency band (C-X and K-Ka) feed chains, which can be used to feed radiometers or telecommunication satellites.