Next Gen OPIR PEOSV
Next Gen OPIR PEOSV
Satellites
Basic Information
Name
Next Gen OPIR PEOSV
Designation
Next Gen OPIR PEOSV
Alternate Designation
Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Polar Earth Orbit Space Vehicles, NGP
Equipment Type
Satellites
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman, Ball Aerospace
Date of Introduction
2027
Description
The Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Polar Earth Orbit Space Vehicles (Next Gen OPIR PEOSV) is a US Air Force program aimed at delivering two IR surveillance satellites in the 2020s. Northrop Grumman is expected to be awarded a contract for two satellites before 2022. The PEOSV satellites launch are planned to begin in 2027 and conclude in 2029 when the Next Gen OPIR constellation is expected to achieve full operational capability.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Satellites
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Polar Earth Orbit Space Vehicles, NGP
Origin
United States of America
Contractors
Northrop Grumman*, Ball Aerospace
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2027
Total Production
2
Unitary Cost
USD $1.95 billion
Variants
Variant 1
Next Gen OPIR GEOSV
Variant 2
Next Gen OPIR PEOSV
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003748
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
United States
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