According to a press release, Rocket Lab will produce solar cells and radiation-resistant assemblies for Lockheed Martin’s developing missile warning satellites.
The US will run the geostationary Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) satellites, which is an effort to protect American interests from space, as stated by the Space Force.
In accordance with a deal announced on July 27 between Lockheed Martin and Rocket Lab, the latter will assist in the construction of the military satellites, which are slated to be launched beginning in 2025.
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The Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next Gen OPIR) Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) program of the United States Space Force will use the solar cell assemblies to power three Lockheed Martin spacecraft that are intended to provide robust…