Space Brief 23 Nov 2024
Today's highlights include Canada's and Australia's investment in hypersonic defense, China's successful test of an inflatable space module, and Sweden's support of Ukrainian missile and drone production.
SEAHAWK-1 (43820)
COSPAR: 2018-099BQ | Alt Name: SeaHawk 1
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43820
International Designator
2018-099BQ
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:23:02 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
97.39°
Right Ascension
237.12°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
242.79°
Period
94.55 min
Mean Motion
15.23 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SEAHAWK-1
Alternative Name
SeaHawk 1
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
UNCW/MOOREF
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 43820U 18099BQ 26184.89100582 .00011151 00000-0 47542-3 0 9992
2 43820 97.3941 237.1239 0006901 242.7928 117.2606 15.23083486415079
Source: Celestrak
Summary
SEAHAWK-1, also known as SeaHawk 1, is a CubeSat (3U) Earth observation satellite manufactured by CLAAC and owned by UNCW/MOOREF. It was launched on December 3, 2018, from AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle at SLC4E. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 0.1 meters and has a span of 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 5 kilograms, which is the same as its launch mass. It is equipped with HawkEye Ocean Colour Sensors for Earth observation purposes and uses solar cells and batteries for power. The satellite's shape is described as Box+4 pan.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
5
Launch Mass
5
Shape
Box+4 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SeaHawk 1
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
CLAAC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
HawkEye Ocean Colour Sensors
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
X Report 19 Aug 2025
SpaceX receives FAA clearance for Starship Flight 10 and celebrates its 100th Falcon 9 launch of the year, successfully deploying 24 Starlink satellites.
Space Brief 18 Aug 2025
Today's Space Brief covers significant satellite launches by SpaceX, an automated collision avoidance system development, Rocket Lab's strategic acquisition, and the rise of corporate-named satellites in orbit.
Space Brief 21 Jan 2025
Today's Space Brief highlights a SpaceX launch of Starlink satellites, international efforts to tackle space debris, and innovative lunar power solutions from China.
Starship V3 Flight 12 Four Weeks Out, X Report 11 Mar 2026
Starship V3 timeline: Musk puts Flight 12 about 4 weeks out, early to mid April 2026. SpaceX also hit 30 missions of 2026 with the 15,000-lb EchoStar 25.
SpaceX Files $18.7B IPO as Starship V3 Debuts | KeepTrack X Report
SpaceX's S-1 reveals $18.7B in revenue as Starship Flight 12 debuts Block 3 hardware from Pad 2 on May 21, 2026.
X Report 25 Jul 2025
SpaceX successfully launched NASA's TRACERS mission while Starlink faced a brief global outage, affecting users worldwide.
Space Brief 15 Nov 2025
Today's highlights include recent missile deals impacting military satellite launches, a Navy salvage operation in the South China Sea, and defense updates from the Manama Dialogue 2025.