The Journal of Space Commerce

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Initial Operating Status of HawkEye 360 Cluster 8 Announced

Nine Satellites in Inclined Orbit Further Elevates Data Collection

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Tom Patton
Jul 09, 2024
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The Cluster 8 satellites launched by HawkEye 360 into a mid-inclination orbit in April 2024 alongside Cluster 9 have entered operational status. These satellites have begun providing enhanced revisit rates and expanded data coverage over the world's most populous regions.

“The capabilities of this latest cluster allow us to dramatically increase our data…

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