Vulcan VC0S | NROL-118 (SILENTBARKER 2)

Status

NROL-118 (SILENTBARKER 2)

Launch Time
NET December, 2025

Rocket

Vulcan VC0S

ULA

Status: Planned

Liftoff Thrust: 4,900 kN

Payload to LEO: 10,800 kg

Payload to GTO: 3,500 kg

Stages: 2

Strap-ons: 0

Rocket Height: 61.6 m

Fairing Diameter: 5.4 m

Fairing Height: 15.5 m

Details

Mission Details

NROL-118 (SILENTBARKER 2)

A classified collaboration between the U.S. Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office. Its goal is to provide "satellite threat intelligence and space situational awareness."

Geosynchronous Orbit

Location

SLC-41, Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, USA

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