[palmer]

What I know about the bent pipe is this: https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/satellites/marco-demonstrate-that-cubesats-can-get-the-job-done-in-deep-space I assume it's an active system to convert frequencies and amplify. Are you planning your own deep space mission?

[Openurmind]

Lol... No, but I found something interesting about satellites when I went back to big dish FTA C band and Ku band that could be utilized if done properly depending on the bent pipe data transfer capacities of the transponders. I have done quite a bit of research but need some extensive personal knowledge at this point.

I will explain the concept if you like, May I PM you about it?