A folded optics reflector system , comprising: a hoop assembly comprising a plurality of link members extending between a plurality of hinge members , the hoop assembly configured to expand between a collapsed configuration wherein the link members extend substantially parallel to one another and an expanded configuration wherein the link members define a circumferential hoop; a collapsible mesh reflector surface secured to the hoop assembly such that when the hoop assembly is in the collapsed configuration, the reflector surface is collapsed within the hoop assembly and when the hoop assembly is in the expanded configuration, the reflector surface is expanded to a shape that is intended to concentrate RF energy in a desired pattern; a mast assembly including an extendible boom , wherein the hoop assembly is secured by a plurality of cords relative to a top portion of the boom and to a bottom portion of the boom such that upon extension of the boom to a deployed condition, the hoop assembly is supported by the boom ; and a subreflector is disposed at the top portion of the boom characterized in that an antenna feed is disposed at or adjacent to the bottom portion of the boom , wherein the antenna feed is comprised of a plurality of radiating elements which are disposed around a periphery of the boom to form an array, or wherein the antenna feed is a coaxial feed which is axially aligned with the mast assembly and wherein the coaxial feed is comprised of a cylindrical inner waveguide structure which defines a hollow tubular cavity axially aligned with the mast assembly , and at least one deployment component extends through the tubular cavity to facilitate extension of the boom . a hoop assembly comprising a plurality of link members extending between a plurality of hinge members , the hoop assembly configured to expand between a collapsed configuration wherein the link members extend substantially parallel to one another and an expanded configuration wherein the link members define a circumferential hoop; a collapsible mesh reflector surface secured to the hoop assembly such that when the hoop assembly is in the collapsed configuration, the reflector surface is collapsed within the hoop assembly and when the hoop assembly is in the expanded configuration, the reflector surface is expanded to a shape that is intended to concentrate RF energy in a desired pattern; a mast assembly including an extendible boom , wherein the hoop assembly is secured by a plurality of cords relative to a top portion of the boom and to a bottom portion of the boom such that upon extension of the boom to a deployed condition, the hoop assembly is supported by the boom ; and a subreflector is disposed at the top portion of the boom characterized in that an antenna feed is disposed at or adjacent to the bottom portion of the boom , wherein the antenna feed is comprised of a plurality of radiating elements which are disposed around a periphery of the boom to form an array, or wherein the antenna feed is a coaxial feed which is axially aligned with the mast assembly and wherein the coaxial feed is comprised of a cylindrical inner waveguide structure which defines a hollow tubular cavity axially aligned with the mast assembly , and at least one deployment component extends through the tubular cavity to facilitate extension of the boom . <EOS>