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Communications & Power Industries (CPI) will showcase two of its latest antenna technologies, the Starfield tactical antenna and the Stardust gateway antenna, at the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition 2026 in Washington, DC. The Starfield is a portable, quick-deploy antenna designed for high-pressure conflict situations, while the Stardust is a multi-orbit, constellation-agnostic gateway terminal engineered for the needs of modern satellite constellations.
Why it matters
CPI’s new antenna technologies are designed to meet the evolving demands of the satellite communications industry, including the need for lightweight, rapidly deployable antennas and high-performance gateway terminals to support the growing number of satellite constellations. These innovations could help improve connectivity and reliability for both military and commercial applications.
The details
The Starfield tactical antenna features a hybrid carbon fiber/aluminum superstructure engineered for lightweight performance. It can be assembled tool-free in under 20 minutes and provides global LEO, MEO and GEO transmit and receive capabilities in L-Band through Ka-Band frequencies. The Stardust gateway antenna is available in 2.4m and 4.0m diameters (up to 5.5m upon request) and is designed for superior performance at Ka-Band and Q/V-Band frequencies. It includes an embedded controller, digital receiver, and integrated RF electronics that can be upgraded for future networks.
The SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition 2026 will take place from March 23-26 in Washington, DC.CPI will showcase the new Starfield and Stardust antennas at the trade show.
The players
Communications & Power Industries (CPI)
A global manufacturer of large aperture antennas, components and systems focused primarily on defense and communications markets.
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The takeaway
CPI’s new Starfield and Stardust antennas demonstrate the company’s commitment to developing innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of the satellite communications industry, from rapid deployment in high-pressure situations to supporting the demands of modern satellite constellations.