launching from USA

USSF-50

Planned 2027

Second Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) geosynchronous missile-warning satellite, built by Lockheed Martin to replace the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) satellites.

launching from SLC-41 Canaveral

aboard Vulcan Centaur into GSO

Payload

NG-OPIR-GEO 2 (NGG-2)

Early warning

last updated Oct 8, 2026