This was reported by the Bloomberg agency, as reported by Ukrinform.

It is stated that Silent Barker will be the first system to complement ground sensors and satellites in low Earth orbit. The satellites will be placed at an altitude of about 35,400 kilometers from Earth and will rotate at the same speed as the geosynchronous orbit.

“This capability provides indication and warning of threats to valuable U.S. systems and will provide the ability to search, detect and track objects in space for timely threat detection,” the Space Force, which developed the satellites in conjunction with the National Office, said in a statement. Said. explanation. discovery

Silent Barker will be launched on an Atlas V launch vehicle operated by Boeing Co.-Lockheed Martin United Launch Alliance. The launch date will be announced 30 days in advance on Facebook and Twitter.

Silent Barker, as highlighted, is a response to efforts by China and the Russian Federation to develop systems capable of launching into orbit and destroying other satellites.

Sara Mineiro, a former senior member of the strategy subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee, said the new satellite group “significantly enhances the Space Force’s ability to track enemy satellites that can maneuver around or near our orbiting satellites.” oversees the space program.

As Ukrinform reported, SpaceX launched a new batch of 52 Starlink internet satellites into orbit on May 31.

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