FreeFall Aerospace

FreeFall Aerospace develops novel antenna systems for high gain communications and remote sensing, focusing on minimum mass, power, complexity, and cost. Their product lines include the Inflatable Antenna System, a deployable high gain antenna for small spacecraft, and the All Sky Antenna, a spherical reflector antenna for ground applications. These systems are designed for defense, communications, and science and exploration applications, including LEO to GEO situational awareness, satcom, Direct to Device connectivity, lunar orbit relay, and lunar surface communications. The company's technology is based on high-frequency radio astronomy developed at the University of Arizona. Customers include government agencies like NRO Director’s Innovation Initiative and Office of Naval Research, as well as commercial entities such as SES Corporation, GOMspace, Space Network, Google Loon, and Arizona State University. FreeFall Aerospace was awarded the 2019 Startup Innovator of the Year by the Arizona Commerce Authority and Arizona Technology Council.