Antenna structure for satellite-communications gateway

A satellite-communications gateway comprising:

• a hub;
• an antenna configured for satellite communications, the antenna being mounted to the hub and supported by the hub;
• and
• a plurality of braces;
• wherein the antenna includes a plurality of panels forming a parabolic dish;
• the number of the braces is at least twice the number of the panels;
• the panels and the braces are carbon fiber-reinforced polymer;
• the parabolic dish has a diameter in a range of 9 to 13 meters;
• the braces are attached on a convex side of the parabolic dish;
• each panel includes an inner circumferential edge, an outer circumferential edge, and two radial edges extending between the circumferential edges;
• for each panel, at least two of the braces are elongated along the respective two radial edges from the outer circumferential edge toward the inner circumferential edge;
• and
• each panel includes at least two ribs extending from the outer circumferential edge toward the inner circumferential edge, each rib being positioned within a respective one of the braces.