Reentry Test Body Telemetry Antenna
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
The Navy, through a DoD SBIR topic, is seeking development of a reentry body telemetry antenna system for Navy SLBM test bodies. The work calls for designing, developing, and testing an antenna that can transmit high-speed, real-time, encrypted inflight data using K and Ka bands and geostationary satellites as a relay to ground stations. The effort is intended to replace slower S-band telemetry, improve data continuity during the “over the top” portion of flight and reentry blackout, and progress from Phase I planning and specifications to Phase II prototype development and testing, with work in Phase II likely classified and subject to U.S. ownership and security clearance requirements. The opportunity opened on May 6, 2026 and closes with applications due by June 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.