SILENTBARKER Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-21.

The SILENTBARKER bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 3 are active. Most are built by UNKUS. The largest operator on this bus is NRO/SFSSC. All were launched in 2023.

3
In orbit
3
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered

SILENTBARKER launched per year

1 2 3 2023: 3 objects launched 2023
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged SILENTBARKER satellites.

Manufacturer UNKUS
Purpose Space surveillance
Launch mass 1200 kg
Dry mass 1000 kg
Length 3 m
Diameter 1.5 m
Span 10 m
Typical orbit 1436 min period, 12° inclination

Top operators

NRO/SFSSC 3

Top countries

US 3

SILENTBARKER satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
USA 348 USA 348 57838 2023-140C NRO/SFSSC Sep 10, 2023 1436 min, 12.2° Active
USA 347 USA 347 57837 2023-140B NRO/SFSSC Sep 10, 2023 1436 min, 12.2° Active
USA 346 USA 346 57836 2023-140A NRO/SFSSC Sep 10, 2023 1458 min, 12.2° Active

Frequently asked questions

How many SILENTBARKER satellites are there?

The catalog lists 3 objects built on the SILENTBARKER bus. 3 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.

How many SILENTBARKER satellites are in orbit?

3 SILENTBARKER objects are currently in orbit, of which 3 carry an active status.

Who builds the SILENTBARKER bus?

The SILENTBARKER bus is most commonly built by UNKUS.

When did the first SILENTBARKER satellite launch?

The cataloged SILENTBARKER satellites all launched in 2023.

Satellite data compiled by KeepTrack from CelesTrak, Space-Track, and GCAT, provided under CC BY-NC 4.0.