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HAWK-11A (62382)
COSPAR: 2024-247F | Alt Name: Hawk 11A
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62382
International Designator
2024-247F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:17:11 GMT
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Inclination
44.99°
Right Ascension
109.56°
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Argument of Perigee
37.73°
Period
94.07 min
Mean Motion
15.31 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
HAWK-11A
Alternative Name
Hawk 11A
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 62382U 24247F 26200.80360008 .00003780 00000+0 13504-3 0 9998
2 62382 44.9939 109.5596 0002722 37.7330 322.3744 15.30700625 88002
Source: Celestrak
Summary
HAWK-11A, also known as Hawk 11A, is a satellite operated by HE360 and manufactured by UTIAS. Launched on December 21, 2024, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has a configuration based on the Defiant bus with dimensions of 0.45 meters in length, 0.3 meters in diameter, and a span of 1 meter. It has a dry mass of 30 kilograms and a launch mass of 31 kilograms. The satellite is equipped for RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT (Signals Intelligence), and traffic monitoring purposes. Its propulsion system includes FEES or water thrusters, and it uses solar cells and batteries for power. HAWK-11A has an expected lifetime of 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 11A
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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