Transforming Space Surveillance: Northrop Grumman’s $1.8 Billion Investment in Future Infrared Satellites

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Space Systems Division, Redondo Beach, California, has been awarded a $1,795,865,152 contract modification (P00093) to previously awarded contract FA8810-18-C-0006 for Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared Polar Space Vehicles 1 and 2 for Phase 2 scope to complete the effort through satellite build, launch, and transition to operations. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $4,159,944,612. Work will be performed at Redondo Beach, California, and is expected to be completed by April 11, 2031. Fiscal 2024 research and development funds of $102,091,122 are being obligated at the time of award. Space Systems Command, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, is the contracting activity.