FPAs: Moving Parts Still Have the Upper Hand
Even as investment and excitement for Electronically-steered antennas (ESAs) continue to grow, it is vital to understand where & why MSAs will dominate.
Satcom Future Hinges on Electronically-Steered FPAs
When the term “flat panel antenna” (FPA) is mentioned, most envision a completely flat, non-moving piece of communications technology. These systems, specifically electronically-steered antennas (ESAs), capable of faster tracking and pointing than parabolic ones, are seen as an impending necessity for satcom, especially given the soon-to-be full skies of LEO constellations. Interest and development in.
FPAs: From a Niche to a Necessity
For years, the emerging nature of FPA technology has long maintained price and performance as the main market obstacles. Compared with parabolic systems, flat panel antennas were not seen as viable, except in environments requiring a low-profile solution.
NSR: Flat Panel Antenna Market to Hit $11 Billion by 2028
NSR’s Flat Panel Satellite Antennas, 4th Edition (FPA4) report, released today, forecasts cumulative FPA equipment sales to reach approximately $11 billion by 2028.
Satellite Flat Panel Antennas: An $11 Billion Opportunity by 2028
NSR Report Finds Despite Continued Performance and Cost Challenges, FPA Market Benefits from Partnerships and Ecosystem Development Cambridge, MA – NSR’s Flat Panel Satellite Antennas, 4th Edition (FPA4) report, released today, forecasts cumulative FPA equipment sales to reach approx. $11 billion by 2028. NSR’s FPA4 finds aeronautical equipment will drive revenue growth for manufacturers, while fixed.