NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

USSF-57

Launch Time
NET December, 2025
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Rocket

Vulcan Centaur
ULA
Status: Active
Stages: 2
Fairing Diameter: 5.4 m

Mission Details

NG-OPIR-GEO 1

First of two Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (NG-OPIR) geostationary satellites designed to deliver improved strategic missile warning capabilities that are more survivable against emerging threats. They will replace the current Space-Based Infrared System satellites. Two additional satellites will operate in highly elliptical polar orbit.

Payloads: 1
Geostationary Transfer Orbit

Location

SLC-41, Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, USA