Next-Gen OPIR Space, Block 0 Polar
Abstract
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 is acquiring the NGP capability through three contract phases. Phase 0, awarded in June 2018, encompassed system requirements analysis and risk reduction efforts, which led to a March 2020 System Requirements Review (SRR). Phase 1, awarded in May 2020, encompasses design and development, critical path flight hardware procurement, and risk reduction efforts leading to a System CDR in FY 2024. Phase 2 will be awarded prior to System CDR for the manufacturing, assembly, integration and test, and early on orbit test, through operational acceptance of NGP satellites 1 and 2. Next-Gen OPIR Polar is not fully funded across the Future Years Defense Program. The Department of the Air Force is assessing all options to address the funding shortfalls for MTA programs including additional funding in a future budget request, performance trades based on technical maturity, or transition to alternative pathways. This program is in Budget Activity 5, System Development and Demonstration (SDD) because it has passed Milestone B approval and is conducting engineering and manufacturing development tasks aimed at meeting validated requirements prior to full rate production.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 657121_1206444SF_5_3620F_PB_2023
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