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HAWK-2A (47505)
COSPAR: 2021-006CW | Alt Name: Hawk 2A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 24, 2021
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47505
International Designator
2021-006CW
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:09:55 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.23°
Right Ascension
229.38°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
136.73°
Period
93.82 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
HAWK-2A
Alternative Name
Hawk 2A
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
HE360
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 47505U 21006CW 26184.71522108 .00007927 00000-0 23643-3 0 9993
2 47505 97.2307 229.3838 0007698 136.7308 223.4541 15.34883344302036
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The HAWK-2A satellite, also known as Hawk 2A, is operated by HE360 and was built by UTIAS. Launched on January 24, 2021, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) at Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite uses the Defiant bus configuration. It has dimensions of 0.5 meters in length and 0.4 meters in diameter with a span of 1 meter. The dry mass is 30 kg while its launch mass was 31 kg. HAWK-2A’s mission includes RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT (Signals Intelligence), and traffic monitoring. It uses solar cells and batteries for power supply and employs FEES or water thrusters as propulsion systems. The satellite has a box shape with two panels and is designed to operate for up to 3 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.4
Span
1
Dry Mass
30
Launch Mass
31
Shape
Box + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Hawk 2A
Purpose
RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT, Traffic monitoring
Mission
RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT, Traffic monitoring
Manufacturer
UTIAS
Life Expectancy
3 years
Bus
Defiant
Configuration
Defiant bus
Motor
FEES or water thrusters (#2-6); water thrusters (#7-...)
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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