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HAWK-9C (59448)
COSPAR: 2024-066G | Alt Name: Hawk 9C
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 7, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59448
International Designator
2024-066G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:52:18 GMT
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Inclination
45.61°
Right Ascension
107.83°
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Argument of Perigee
211.31°
Period
96.05 min
Mean Motion
14.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
HAWK-9C
Alternative Name
Hawk 9C
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 59448U 24066G 26200.78632153 .00000522 00000+0 60915-4 0 9996
2 59448 45.6070 107.8251 0003034 211.3137 148.7564 14.99221400124729
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The HAWK-9C satellite, also known as Hawk 9C, was launched by HE360 on April 7, 2024, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.45 meters in length and has a diameter of 0.3 meters with a span of 1 meter. It has a dry mass of 30 kg and a launch mass of 31 kg, powered by solar cells and batteries. Its mission involves RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT (Signals Intelligence), and traffic monitoring. The satellite is designed to operate for three years and uses FEES or water thrusters as its propulsion system. It was built using the Defiant bus configuration by UTIAS (University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies) and has a box shape with two panels.
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 9C
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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