USSF-57

Lockheed Martin's first Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared geostationary missile-warning satellite will fly on a Vulcan from Cape Canaveral's SLC-41 toward geostationary transfer orbit. NGG-1 is meant to replace SBIRS GEO with a more survivable strategic warning spacecraft; further payload details remain classified.

Status

Date TBD

Target orbit

GTO

Geostationary transfer orbit

Date and time

2026

Rocket

Vulcan

Operator

United Launch Alliance

Launch site

Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Payload

Government/Top Secret