Next-Gen OPIR Space, Block 0 GEO

Abstract

In FY 2021, PE 1206442F, Next Generation OPIR efforts were transferred to Appropriation 3620, Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Space Force, PE 1206442SF, Next Generation OPIR from Appropriation 3600, Budget Activity 05 due to the creation of a new Appropriation for Space Force. Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) Space Block 0 Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) (Project 657120): The primary mission is to provide initial missile warning of a ballistic missile attack on the US, deployed forces and allies. The Next-Gen OPIR GEO (NGG) missile warning satellites enhance detection and improve reporting of intercontinental ballistic missile launches, submarine ballistic missile launches, and tactical ballistic missile launches. Development consists of new payloads in a highly resilient bus, providing real-time persistent global infrared coverage to meet validated Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) requirements on current and future space domain demands. The Program Office intends to acquire the NGG capability in two contract actions. Phase 1 awarded in August 2018 encompasses requirements analysis, design/development, critical path flight hardware procurement, and risk reduction efforts leading to a System Critical Design Review (CDR). Phase 2 will be awarded in FY 2021 for the manufacturing, assembly, system integration and test, launch, and early on-orbit test through operational acceptance of NGG satellites 1-3.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2021
• Source ID: 657120_1206442F_5_3600_PB_2021

Tags

Readers

• Aerospace Engineering.
• Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

• Space
• Space - Satellites