41st ESA Antenna Workshop
41st ESA Antenna Workshop — ESTEC, Noordwijk (Netherlands)
We took part in Europe’s flagship antenna forum hosted at ESA’s research & technology centre, sharing results on reference materials for large deployable antennas.
Our presentation
Extension of Reference Materials for Standardization in the Production of Large Deployable Antennas
Presented in the NEWTON room at ESTEC. We discussed the role of well-characterised reference materials in standardising manufacturing workflows for large deployable antennas.
Abstract — recap
Our paper addressed the need to characterise and evaluate materials at mmWave frequencies. Round-robin testing highlighted the rise of dielectric losses when moving microwave materials into mmWave use. Using a new measurement setup, we extracted electromagnetic parameters via consistent principles across labs and integrated results into standardised benchmarking. We focused on low-loss materials (e.g., Cyclo Olefin Polymer, Precision Teflon), previewed work on standardising Fused Silica, and underlined the role of standardisation in the space industry — including Digital Twin principles for parameter extraction.
On-site materials
I4BAGS leaflet
A fresh I4BAGS leaflet was available for attendees at our space during the workshop.
About the host
ESTEC
ESA’s primary research and technology development centre — a fitting venue for the Antenna Workshop.
Noordwijk
A picturesque coastal town on the North Sea, known for wide beaches and a welcoming atmosphere.
Thank you
Our thanks to the organisers of the 41st ESA Antenna Workshop for an excellent event. For more highlights, see our social media channels.
Stay in touch
Interested in reference-material workflows, low-loss dielectrics, or Digital Twin–based parameter extraction for space hardware? Let’s connect.
