HAWK-9A (59446)

COSPAR: 2024-066E | Alt Name: Hawk 9A

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 7, 2024

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

59446

International Designator

2024-066E

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:51:54 GMT

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Inclination

45.61°

Right Ascension

108.73°

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Argument of Perigee

225.49°

Period

96.05 min

Mean Motion

14.99 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

HAWK-9A

Alternative Name

Hawk 9A

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 59446U 24066E   26200.78605285  .00000559  00000+0  63885-4 0  9999

2 59446  45.6099 108.7288 0003144 225.4866 134.5759 14.99222868124723

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Summary

HAWK-9A, also known as Hawk 9A, is a satellite operated by HE360 and manufactured by UTIAS. It was launched on April 7, 2024, from Launch Complex 39A (LC39A) at the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.45 meters in length, 0.3 meters in diameter, and a span of 1 meter. It weighs 31 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 30 kilograms. HAWK-9A is designed for RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT (Signals Intelligence), and traffic monitoring. Its propulsion system includes FEES or water thrusters (#2-6) and water thrusters (#7-...). The satellite is powered by solar cells and batteries and has a lifespan of 3 years. Its shape consists of a box with two panels.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.45

Diameter

0.3

Span

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Shape

Box + 2 pan

Radar Cross Section

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Visual Magnitude

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Color

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Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Hawk 9A

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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