DEEP SPACE COMMUNICATION AND OTHER ANTENNA(S)

In addition to utilizing conventional antennas, sections of the airship hull can serve as inflatable antenna reflectors or the hull can enclose inflatable antennas nearly as large as its diameter. This will shield them from deformation by the wind and other forces. Steerable feed allows antenna pointing without changing platform orientation. Uses include communications, radio astronomy, and orbital object imaging/ranging. Concept can also be applied as a means to concentrate beamed power in order to permit use of a smaller and lighter beamed power collector (rectenna).