Next-Gen OPIR Space, Block 0 Polar

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 (OPIR) Space, Block 0 Polar (NGP) (Project 657121): 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 missile warning satellites with 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 NGP capability in three contract actions. Phase 0 awarded in June 2018, encompasses system requirements analysis and risk reduction efforts leading to a System Requirements Review (SRR). Phase 1 will be awarded for design and development, critical path flight hardware procurement, and risk reduction efforts leading to a System Critical Design Review (CDR). Phase 2 will be awarded for the manufacturing, assembly, integration and test, and early on-orbit test, through operational acceptance of NGP satellites 1 and 2.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2021
• Source ID: 657121_1206442F_5_3600_PB_2021

Tags

Readers

• Aerospace Engineering.
• Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

• Space
• Space - Satellites