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Patent Inventor Names
Christopher K. Walker0
Ira Steve Smith, Jr.0
Date of Patent
February 5, 2019
0Patent Application Number
151547600
Date Filed
May 13, 2016
0Patent Citations Received
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Patent abstract
A balloon reflector antenna for a satellite, including a spherical balloon with a surface transparent to electromagnetic waves and a reflective surface opposite the transparent surface. The balloon reflector antenna may further include a feed system extending from the center of the balloon that receives electromagnetic waves reflected off the reflective surface and/or outputs electromagnetic waves that are reflected off the reflective surface.
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