Evolved SBIRS Space

Abstract

3. Next-Gen OPIR-Space (Project 657120): The primary mission is to provide initial missile warning of a ballistic missile attack on the US, its deployed forces and its allies. Next-Gen OPIR-Space enhances detection and improves reporting of intercontinental ballistic missile launches, submarine launched ballistic missile launches, and tactical ballistic missile launches. Development consists of the Next-Gen OPIR Polar and Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) missile warning satellites with new payloads in a highly resilient bus, providing real-time persistent global infrared coverage to meet validated requirements based on guidance from Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) on current and future space domain demands.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2019
Source ID
657120_1206442F_5_3600_PB_2019

Tags

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites

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