Nine Satellites in Inclined Orbit Further
Elevates Data Collection to Meet Global Demand
HERNDON, Va. ,
July 2,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the global
leader in defense technology for space-based radio frequency (RF)
data and analytics, announced today that its Cluster 8 satellites
have entered initial operating status. Launched into a
mid-inclination orbit in April 2024
alongside Cluster 9, these satellites have begun providing enhanced
revisit rates and expanded data coverage over the world's most
populous regions.
"The entry of Cluster 8 into initial operating
status significantly enhances our ability to offer the
timeliest, most actionable, and broadest commercial RF data and
coverage available today," said Rob
Rainhart, President of HawkEye 360. "The capabilities of
this latest cluster allow us to dramatically increase our data
collection efficiency and coverage across crucial global areas,
reinforcing our mission to deliver unmatched geospatial
insights."
HawkEye 360 now operates a growing constellation of 29
satellites, which play a pivotal role in detecting, characterizing,
and geolocating a diverse array of RF signals critical for
communication, navigation, and security. The newly operational
Cluster 8 features upgraded payloads that enable 5x data
collection, broader bandwidths, and multi-band signal
capture.
Alex Fox, Chief Growth Officer at
HawkEye 360, adds, "The successful deployment and operation of
Cluster 8 addresses our customers' needs for more RF data and
analytics at the mid-latitudes with new capabilities important to
addressing the evolving threat environment. With Cluster 9 expected
to be fully operational by early August, Cluster 10 launching in
July, and Cluster 11 in the Fall, we are rapidly innovating and
expanding our constellation to support our valued clients'
insatiable appetite for overhead RF data and analytics. "
HawkEye 360 is committed to its role as a leader in providing
high-quality, dependable RF data and analytics. We continually
advance our technology to meet and exceed global client
expectations.
For more information, download the mission brochure
here.
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SOURCE HawkEye 360, Inc