Launch Date
September 10, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 551
NORAD ID
57836
International Designator
2023-140A
Decay Date
Unknown
Name
USA 346
Alternative Name
USA 346
Type
Status
Owner
NRO/SFSSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
3
Diameter
1.5
Span
10
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
1200
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
SILENT BARKER 1
Purpose
Space surveillance
Mission
Space surveillance
Manufacturer
UNKUS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SILENTBARKER
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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