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09/06/23 07:00 AM IST

Silent Barker

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  • The United States will launch a constellation of 'spy' satellites to track Chinese and Russian space vehicles.
About Silent Barker
  • The primary objective of the Silent Barker satellite constellation is to track and monitor Chinese or Russian space vehicles that pose a threat to critical orbiting objects.
  • By deploying this constellation, the US Space Force aims to enhance its ability to detect, detect, and track potential threats against high-value US systems.
  • The satellites of the Silent Barker constellation will be positioned approximately 22,000 miles (35,400 kilometers) above the Earth in geosynchronous orbit.
  • This orbit allows the satellites to match the Earth’s rotational speed, ensuring continuous coverage and effective monitoring capabilities.
  • China’s and Russia’s weapons and counterspace operations have raised concerns among US officials.
  • The Silent Barker satellite constellation aims to mitigate these concerns by providing timely indications and warnings of potential threats against US and allied satellites.
Source- Hindustan Times

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