HawkEye 360 is a commercial signals intelligence company that operates a constellation of small satellites in low Earth orbit to detect, characterize, and geolocate radio frequency (RF) signals. \[3, 11] The company's services include spectrum mapping and monitoring, maritime domain awareness, and other data analytics for government and commercial clients in the maritime, telecommunications, and security sectors. \[1, 3, 8] HawkEye 360 partners with organizations like General Atomics, Lockheed Martin, and BlackRock to enhance its data capabilities and expand its market reach. \[5, 9, 12] The company's RF data and analytics are used for various applications, including monitoring wireless usage, detecting interference, and expediting search and rescue operations. \[3, 7, 11]
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Cluster 12 strengthens HawkEye 360's ability to deliver timely, mission-critical signals intelligence to defense, intelligence, and commercial partners.
Cluster 12 is fully integrated into HawkEye 360's constellation and contributes to the seamless delivery of high-impact RF data for customers worldwide.
HawkEye 360 deployed three satellites called Cluster 11 on Bandwagon-2 for radio-frequency intelligence.
HawkEye 360's Cluster 11 satellites feature improved payloads for collecting data and transmitters for relaying that data to ground stations.
Cluster 11 is the first HawkEye 360 cluster to be vibe-tested at the company’s Herndon, Virginia facility.
Cluster 11 continues the technology implemented in Clusters 9 and 10 and will deliver expanded coverage and reliable data collection for HawkEye 360’s constellation.
HawkEye 360’s Cluster 9 satellites have achieved Full Operational Capability (FOC).
HawkEye 360 operates a constellation of 31 satellites delivering global situational awareness across land and sea.
HawkEye 360’s Cluster 10 has reached Initial Operational Capability (IOC).
Cluster 9 increases HawkEye 360’s capability to detect, characterize, and geolocate radio frequency signals used for communications, navigation, and security.
The transition from Cluster 1 to newer clusters will not affect HawkEye 360 customers because the new clusters offer increased capacity to fulfill Cluster 1 missions.
HawkEye 360 will decommission the firm’s Cluster 1 Pathfinder satellites by the end of 2024.
HawkEye 360 expanded its constellation to 31 satellites following the Pathfinder mission.
Cluster 11 is the first cluster vibe-tested at HawkEye 360’s Herndon facility.
HawkEye 360’s new clusters will provide increased capacity intended to fulfill the mission previously handled by Cluster 1 without affecting customers.
Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) provided the satellite bus used by HawkEye 360’s Pathfinder satellites.
HawkEye 360 plans to decommission its Cluster 1 Pathfinder satellites by the end of 2024.
Cluster 11 is the first HawkEye 360 cluster to be vibe-tested at the company’s Herndon, Virginia facility.
Pathfinder’s mission helped expand HawkEye 360’s constellation to 31 satellites.
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency awarded HawkEye 360 a task order valued at $2,500,000 for emerging commercial analytics services.