Silentbarker is a class of classified United States spy satellites for space domain awareness developed by US Space Force and National Reconnaissance Office.[1][2][3]
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Satellites
edit| Name | Launch date | Launcher | COSPAR ID | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silentbarker 1, USA-346 | 10 September 2023 | Atlas V | 2023-140A | NROL-107 | |
| Silentbarker 2, USA-347 | 10 September 2023 | Atlas V | 2023-140B | NROL-107 | |
| Silentbarker 3, USA-348 | 10 September 2023 | Atlas V | 2023-140C | NROL-107 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Silentbarker". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ Stephen Clark (29 August 2023). "US spy satellite agency isn't so silent about new "Silent Barker" mission". Ars Technica.
- ^ Stephen Clark (11 September 2023). "ULA's Atlas V rocket has launched for the first time in nearly a year". Ars Technica.