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HAWK-8C (59449)
COSPAR: 2024-066H | Alt Name: Hawk 8C
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 7, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59449
International Designator
2024-066H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:18:26 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
45.61°
Right Ascension
112.65°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
244.30°
Period
96.05 min
Mean Motion
14.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
HAWK-8C
Alternative Name
Hawk 8C
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 59449U 24066H 26200.09614399 .00000529 00000+0 61345-4 0 9998
2 59449 45.6077 112.6459 0003007 244.3030 115.7541 14.99295581124617
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The HAWK-8C satellite, also known as Hawk 8C, is operated by HE360 and was launched on April 7, 2024, from the AFETR launch site using Falcon 9 at LC39A. It has a configuration based on the Defiant bus and measures 0.45 meters in length with a diameter of 0.3 meters and a span of 1 meter. The satellite's dry mass is 30 kg, and it was launched with a total mass of 31 kg. Its mission involves RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT, and traffic monitoring. Powered by solar cells and batteries, HAWK-8C utilizes FEES or water thrusters for propulsion. The spacecraft has a box shape with two panels and is expected to operate 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 8C
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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