Frequency-Based Classification of Practical CubeSat Antennas: A Review | Zendy

Beibit Karibayev | Zendy; Timur Namazbayev | Zendy; Gulfeiruz Ikhsan | Zendy; Bagdat Kozhakhmetova | Zendy; Sultangali Arzykulov | Zendy

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Frequency-Based Classification of Practical CubeSat Antennas: A Review

Author(s) -

Beibit Karibayev,

Timur Namazbayev,

Gulfeiruz Ikhsan,

Bagdat Kozhakhmetova,

Sultangali Arzykulov

Publication year - 2025

Publication title -

ieee access

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Magazines

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587

H-Index - 127

eISSN - 2169-3536

DOI - 10.1109/access.2025.3620808

Subject(s) - aerospace , bioengineering , communication, networking and broadcast technologies , components, circuits, devices and systems , computing and processing , engineered materials, dielectrics and plasmas , engineering profession , fields, waves and electromagnetics , general topics for engineers , geoscience , nuclear engineering , photonics and electrooptics , power, energy and industry applications , robotics and control systems , signal processing and analysis , transportation

Small spacecraft in the CubeSat format has rapidly evolved from educational tools into fully functional satellites supporting a wide range of scientific and commercial missions. Antennas, as key components of the CubeSat communication subsystem, must be designed under strict constraints regarding size, mass, and power consumption. This review article presents a frequency-oriented classification of antennas developed and studied for CubeSat platforms over the past decade, covering frequency ranges from VHF to millimeter waves following the IEEE standard. The operating frequency is considered the primary factor that determines the antenna’s geometry, radiation characteristics, and suitability for mission objectives. The review focuses exclusively on experimentally realized and partially tested antenna designs, excluding projects that exist only as simulations or theoretical concepts. For each frequency band, typical antenna solutions, deployment mechanisms, and integration methods are examined in light of mission requirements and CubeSat form-factor constraints. In addition, a bibliometric analysis is provided to highlight trends in scientific publications and technological developments across the frequency spectrum. The classification proposed in this review serves as a practical guide and assistance in evaluating existing solutions for researchers, developers, and engineers in selecting and designing antennas for CubeSat missions.

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