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spacedefense2 years ago

"Space Force Deploys Advanced Spy Satellites for Surveillance Missions"

The US Space Force launched a rocket carrying American spy satellites into a high-altitude geosynchronous orbit, as part of a top-secret National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) mission called "Silent Barker." The satellites will provide better surveillance capabilities in the "geo belt" and help detect any adversarial assets that could pose a threat in outer space. The launch highlights the fierce competition among world powers to dominate space, with concerns rising over Russia and China's development of anti-satellite technologies. The Space Force aims to have a fully operational spy spacecraft system by 2026.

via Futurism|
#geosynchronous-orbit#national-reconnaissance-office#silent-barker
spaceflight2 years ago

"Storm Delays Silent Barker Satellite Launch, US Spy Agency Breaks Silence"

The launch of the Silent Barker multi-payload satellite, designated as NROL-107, has been delayed due to an approaching tropical storm. The mission, conducted by the United Launch Alliance (ULA) on behalf of the Space Force and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), aims to place highly secretive payloads into geosynchronous orbit. Silent Barker will act as a "watchdog" in geosynchronous orbit, monitoring satellites that reposition themselves and potentially pose a threat to U.S. spacecraft. The exact capabilities and details of the mission remain classified.

via Space.com|
#atlas-v-rocket#geosynchronous-orbit#national-reconnaissance-office
space2 years ago

"US Spy Satellite Agency's 'Silent Barker' Mission Faces Delays Due to Tropical Storm Idalia"

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is breaking its tradition of secrecy by providing more information about its upcoming launch of the "Silent Barker" mission. The NRO aims to be more transparent about its capabilities as the space environment becomes more congested and competitive. The mission, in partnership with the US Space Force, will deploy satellites to geosynchronous orbit to track and monitor potential threats to valuable assets in space. The Silent Barker satellites will provide continuous surveillance and maintain custody of objects in geosynchronous orbit, enhancing the US military's ability to detect and respond to potential threats.

via Ars Technica|
#geosynchronous-orbit#national-reconnaissance-office#satellite-surveillance
space2 years ago

"ULA's Silent Barker Mission Delayed, Atlas V Rocket Prepares for Threat Tracking"

United Launch Alliance (ULA) has postponed the launch of the classified NROL-107 Silent Barker mission due to safety concerns and the approaching Tropical Storm Idalia. Silent Barker is a joint project of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and the United States Space Force, aimed at creating a constellation of satellites for tracking objects in geostationary orbit. The exact number of satellites onboard is classified, but the constellation is expected to be operational by 2026. This launch would have been the last NRO payload to launch on the Atlas V rocket, as future reconnaissance missions will fly on ULA's upcoming Vulcan rocket.

via NASASpaceflight.com|
#geostationary-orbit#national-reconnaissance-office#nrol-107
space2 years ago

"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.

via Gizmodo|
#atlas-v-rocket#national-reconnaissance-office#silent-barker
spaceflight2 years ago

"Atlas V Rocket Prepares for 'Silent Barker' Spysat Launch"

United Launch Alliance (ULA) has rolled its Atlas V rocket to the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in preparation for the launch of the "Silent Barker" mission, a joint effort between the U.S. Space Force and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The mission aims to enhance the NRO's intelligence capabilities by providing timely information for national decision makers and supporting humanitarian efforts. The Atlas V has a successful track record with 97 launches to date, and ULA plans to replace it with the Vulcan Centaur rocket in the future.

via Space.com|
#atlas-v-rocket#launch#national-reconnaissance-office