Next Gen OPIR GEOSV
Next Gen OPIR GEOSV
Satellites
Basic Information
Name
Next Gen OPIR GEOSV
Designation
Next Gen OPIR GEOSV
Alternate Designation
Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Geosynchronous Earth Orbit Space Vehicles, NGG (Next Generation Geosynchronous)
Equipment Type
Satellites
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin, Raytheon
Date of Introduction
2025
Description
The Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Geosynchronous Earth Orbit Space Vehicles (Next Gen OPIR GEOSV) is a US Air Force program aimed at delivering three IR surveillance satellites in the 2020s. Lockheed Martin was awarded a $3 billion contract for the development of the Next Gen OPIR GEOSV program in August 2018 to be completed by April 2021. These spacecraft will be launched starting in 2023-2025 through 2029.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
36000.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Satellites
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Geosynchronous Earth Orbit Space Vehicles, NGG (Next Generation Geosynchronous)
Origin
United States of America
Contractors
Lockheed Martin*, Raytheon
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2025
Total Production
3
Development Cost
USD $3.0 billion
Unitary Cost
USD $1.6 billion
Specifications (Deagel)
Performance — Orbit
36,000 kilometer
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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