The Joint Overhead Persistent Infrared Center is a joint endeavor between United States Space Command and the
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The JOPC develops integrated OPIR collection and exploitation strategies and plans for OPIR sensors (both
Intelligence Community, inc.
National Reconnaissance Office and
Department of Defense sensors, such as the
Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS). These plans and strategies support
missile warning,
missile defense, awareness of the operating environment, technical intelligence, and civil/environmental mission areas. ==References==