Communicating with deep space probes requires extremely high antenna orientation precision
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Communicating with distant space probes requires extremely high antenna orientation precision to maintain signal integrity over astronomical distances.
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Automatic Robust Antenna Pointing Algorithm for Continuous Lunar Landing Communications
2026 · cited by 0
Paper 9 explains that maintaining a reliable link with the Deep Space Network requires extremely precise antenna pointing (such as within sub-0.01 degrees) to prevent signal degradation.
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Dimensionality reduced antenna array for beamforming/steering.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper 11 discusses the necessity of advanced beamforming and steering controllers in deep space exploration to achieve precise targeted communication over immense distances.