Silent Barker: The U.S.'s Answer to Space Spies

The U.S. is launching Silent Barker to counter inspector satellites from China and Russia.

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Silent Barker's launch was postponed due to Hurricane Idalia's approach to Florida.

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The mission, NROL-107, will deploy payloads into a geosynchronous orbit, 22,370 miles above Earth.

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By 2026, the Silent Barker program aims for full operational capability.

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The potential for inspector satellites to be weaponized has raised global concerns.

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The Atlas V551 rocket will carry Silent Barker into space.

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The ULA, U.S. Space Force, and NRO are collaborating on this mission.

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The NRO describes Silent Barker as a venture to enhance space domain awareness.

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The NRO describes Silent Barker as a venture to enhance space domain awareness.

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The mission's details about Silent Barker's capabilities remain classified.

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Silent Barker: The U.S.'s Answer to Space Spies

The U.S. is launching Silent Barker to counter inspector satellites from China and Russia.

Silent Barker's launch was postponed due to Hurricane Idalia's approach to Florida.

The mission, NROL-107, will deploy payloads into a geosynchronous orbit, 22,370 miles above Earth.

By 2026, the Silent Barker program aims for full operational capability.

The potential for inspector satellites to be weaponized has raised global concerns.

The Atlas V551 rocket will carry Silent Barker into space.

The ULA, U.S. Space Force, and NRO are collaborating on this mission.

The NRO describes Silent Barker as a venture to enhance space domain awareness.

The NRO describes Silent Barker as a venture to enhance space domain awareness.

The mission's details about Silent Barker's capabilities remain classified.

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