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SILENT BARKER

Atlas V 551 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on September 10, 2023, carrying 3 payloads. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 10, 2023 · 12:47 UTCLaunch 2023-140Launch no. 6,512 in the log
RocketAtlas V 551variant G
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC41
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyULAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 10, 2023, 12:47
Launch designation
2023-140
Mission
SILENT BARKER
Vehicle flight ID
AV-102
Flight code
NROL-107

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
196 km
Initial apogee
300 km
Inclination
28.5°
Payload mass to orbit
3.6 t
Payloads
3
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
USA 3462023-140ANORAD 57836National Reconnaissance OfficeMissile early warning1,200 kgIn orbit
USA 3472023-140BNORAD 57837National Reconnaissance OfficeMissile early warning1,200 kgIn orbit
USA 3482023-140CNORAD 57838National Reconnaissance OfficeMissile early warning1,200 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.