Kymeta and iRocket develop conformal multi-orbit antenna for Golden Dome interceptors

Kymeta and iRocket are developing a conformal flat-panel antenna to be integrated into iRocket missile bodies, enabling persistent multi‑orbit communications the companies say are vital for the U.S. Golden Dome space‑based interceptor network. The design aims to provide seamless links across LEO and higher orbits for command and data exchange.

Discovered 2025-11-19T08:09:11.159022-08:00 | 2025-11-19T08:09:11.159022-08:00

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On‑platform SATCOM: Integrating a conformal, multi‑orbit antenna into interceptor bodies directly addresses the need for resilient, in‑flight links for Golden Dome interceptors — a capability experts say must be hardened against kinetic, cyber and jamming threats (see reporting on Golden Dome interceptors' defensive needs: https://hype.aero/?story=9584600c-b51a-4b7d-8a4a-6ce360b956fb).
Industry trend toward multi‑orbit connectivity: This move aligns with broader adoption of multi‑orbit SATCOM and terminal tech — Kymeta’s recent selection for the Army NGC2 multi‑orbit pilot and ongoing multi‑orbit interoperability demonstrations provide direct context (Kymeta NGC2 selection: https://hype.aero/?story=cbe34b5b-abb8-4760-8a23-ea92622f0b54; multi‑orbit demos: https://hype.aero/?story=6feacf0a-e38d-47fa-ba68-7dbaf3d83221).
Program-level implications: Hardware that enables persistent command-and-data links on interceptors supports the operational concepts and procurement activity already shaping Golden Dome, including major satellite contracts and planned in‑orbit interceptor tests (recent Golden Dome contract reporting: https://hype.aero/?story=0ed5720f-28d3-4d76-a1e2-f501d9a93384; planned interceptor testing: https://hype.aero/?story=f7266ef5-fabd-48ca-a449-778a0dae50d3).

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