Next-Gen OPIR Space, Block 0 Polar
Abstract
Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Space, Block 0 Polar (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 (NGP) 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 engineering design, unit hardware procurement, component and subsystem qualification and design, critical path flight hardware procurement, and risk reduction efforts leading to a System Critical Design review (CDR) in FY 2024. Phase 2 will award in 3QFY24 for the manufacturing, assembly, integration & test, launch and early on orbit test, through operational acceptance of NGP satellites 1 and 2. The NGP program has been designated as Major Capability Acquisition. NGP program prior year costs from PE 1206444SF (Next-Gen OPIR - Polar), Project 657121 (Next-Gen OPIR Space Polar) of 471.4 million. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver Next-Gen OPIR Polar system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program elements 1206392SF and 1206398SF. 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, 2025
- Source ID
- 657121_1206444SF_5_3620F_PB_2025
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