"ULA's 'Bruiser' and 'Silent Barker': Space Force's Threat Tracking and Spy Satellite Missions"

The U.S. Space Force and the National Reconnaissance Office are preparing to launch the SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 mission to track threats in orbit. Riding on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, the mission aims to detect and track objects in space, enhancing space domain awareness. The launch is scheduled for August 29, but may be affected by Tropical Storm Idalia. The mission is a collaboration between the Space Force and the NRO to meet space protection goals. Increased space domain awareness is crucial for managing threats and space debris, which can incapacitate satellites and missions.