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HAWK-7A (56191)
COSPAR: 2023-054P | Alt Name: Hawk 7A
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56191
International Designator
2023-054P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:27:12 GMT
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Inclination
97.27°
Right Ascension
87.11°
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Argument of Perigee
303.07°
Period
94.26 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
HAWK-7A
Alternative Name
Hawk 7A
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
HE360
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 56191U 23054P 26200.60222366 .00002772 00000+0 10521-3 0 9992
2 56191 97.2653 87.1150 0001049 303.0688 57.0451 15.27658441181971
Source: Celestrak
Summary
HAWK-7A, also known as Hawk 7A, is a satellite operated by HE360 and manufactured by UTIAS. It was launched on April 15, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.45 meters in length, 0.3 meters in diameter, and spans 1 meter. With a dry mass of 30 kilograms and a launch mass of 31 kilograms, HAWK-7A's mission involves RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT (Signals Intelligence), and traffic monitoring. The satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries and uses the Defiant bus configuration on its Hawk2G platform. Its operational lifetime is projected to last for three years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.45
Diameter
0.3
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 7A
Purpose
RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT, Traffic monitoring
Mission
RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT, Traffic monitoring
Manufacturer
UTIAS
Life Expectancy
3 years
Bus
Hawk2G
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
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