Measuring satellite antennas Specialist measurement facilities and techniques developed at NPL were crucial in the development of a new communications satellite launched in July 2012. HYLAS 2 will expand digital communications coverage across the remote areas of the Middle East, Africa, and Europe (image courtesy of Orbital Sciences Corporation) The satellite, HYLAS 2, was built for Avanti Communications plc, a UK-based provider of data communications by satellite. NPL characterised two dual port circularly polarised probes for Orbital Sciences Corporation (OSC), the US-based company Avanti contracted to build the satellite. HYLAS 2 will provide communications capacity to consumers, enterprises, mobile carriers and governments covering Africa, Caucasia and the Middle East regions. The Ch

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