KaPDA

Integrated Solution: Reflector, Gimbal & Feed

KaPDA is Tendeg’s flight-proven 2-axis gimbal platform, integrating the reflector, gimbal, control electronics, feed, waveguides, diplexer, filters, and cabling into a compact, mission-configurable antenna system. Scalable from 0.5m to 1.5m reflector diameters and characterized across X, K, Ka, and Q/V bands up to 52 GHz, KaPDA supports high-performance communications and sensing missions across LEO, MEO, GEO, and lunar orbits. With TRL-9 heritage and more than 36 units ordered, the system delivers agile RF pointing, compact stowage, and adaptable integration for spacecraft requiring a fully integrated deployable antenna and gimbal solution.

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TRL-9

Flight-proven, scalable 2-axis gimbal architecture with more than 36 units ordered and production delivery rates of two units per month throughout 2024, supporting communications, SAR, and space domain awareness applications.

Key Features:

X – Q/V-band capable
Aperture Size: 0.5m to 1.5m
Fully integrated reflector, gimbal, control electronics, feed, waveguides, diplexer, filters, and cabling
RF characterized at X, K, Ka, and Q/V bands up to 52 GHz
Polarization: RHCP, LHCP, vertical, and horizontal
Pointing Repeatability: < ±0.08 deg typical, 1-sigma
Elevation Range: ±90 deg
Azimuth Range: 355 deg
Max Slew Rate: 10 deg/s