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HAWK-10A (60540)
COSPAR: 2024-149CA | Alt Name: Hawk 10A
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60540
International Designator
2024-149CA
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:09:04 GMT
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Inclination
97.69°
Right Ascension
276.15°
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Argument of Perigee
344.26°
Period
96.22 min
Mean Motion
14.97 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
HAWK-10A
Alternative Name
Hawk 10A
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 60540U 24149CA 26200.79797220 .00000361 00000+0 36728-4 0 9997
2 60540 97.6879 276.1489 0002657 344.2591 15.8547 14.96595567104864
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The HAWK-10A satellite, also known as Hawk 10A, was launched on August 16, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is owned by HE360 and manufactured by UTIAS. The satellite has dimensions of 0.45 meters in length, 0.3 meters in diameter, and a span of 1 meter. Its dry mass is 30 kg with a launch mass of 31 kg. HAWK-10A uses solar cells and batteries for power and features a box shape with two panels. The mission involves RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT, and traffic monitoring. It has a motor propulsion system that includes FEES or water thrusters and is designed 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 10A
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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