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HAWK-8A (59443)
COSPAR: 2024-066B | Alt Name: Hawk 8A
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 7, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59443
International Designator
2024-066B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:18:02 GMT
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Inclination
45.60°
Right Ascension
108.20°
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Argument of Perigee
238.59°
Period
96.05 min
Mean Motion
14.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
HAWK-8A
Alternative Name
Hawk 8A
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
HE360
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 59443U 24066B 26200.76252993 .00000358 00000+0 47531-4 0 9995
2 59443 45.5973 108.1984 0003320 238.5875 121.4682 14.99293927124722
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Summary
The HAWK-8A satellite, also known as Hawk 8A, is owned by HE360 and was manufactured by UTIAS. It has a Defiant bus configuration and uses the Hawk2G platform. Launched on April 7, 2024, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it became operational the following day. The satellite measures 0.45 meters in length with a diameter of 0.3 meters and spans up to 1 meter, with a dry mass of 30 kg and a launch mass of 31 kg. Its mission involves RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT (signals intelligence), and traffic monitoring. The propulsion system includes FEES or water thrusters for maneuvers, while solar cells and batteries provide power. The expected operational lifetime is 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 8A
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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