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OSS Wrapped‑Rib antenna achieves first in‑orbit deployment on SSTL’s CarbSAR IOD

On Jan. 29, 2026, Surrey Satellite Technology Limited and Oxford Space Systems confirmed successful in‑orbit deployment of Oxford’s Wrapped Rib Antenna aboard the CarbSAR In‑Orbit Demonstration mission. The event provides first flight heritage for OSS’s large deployable reflector, validating the design for SAR payload applications.

Discovered 2026-01-29T04:31:27.866839-08:00 | 2026-01-29T04:31:27.866839-08:00

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  • Provides first flight heritage for Oxford Space Systems’ Wrapped Rib large‑deployable reflector, a critical milestone for commercial deployable SAR payload development.
  • Validates a pathway for large‑aperture SAR on compact satellites, supporting sovereign and commercial SAR initiatives, including recent national demonstrators.

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