HawkEye 360 launches three-satellite Cluster 16 with simultaneous collection and downlink capability
83 FOMOCluster 16 launched aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand. All three satellites established communications after deployment and entered commissioning. The cluster features advanced antennas designed to support simultaneous collection of multiple RF signal types and mission-data downlink. It will provide dedicated capacity for a HawkEye 360 customer.
Why it matters
The cluster's dedicated-capacity architecture and faster data delivery are important commercial differentiators. Launching Clusters 15 and 16 only three days apart demonstrates the company's growing ability to scale its constellation.
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HawkEye 360 Successfully Launches Cluster 16 with Advanced Collection and Downlink CapabilitiesHawkEye 360 successfully launched Cluster 16, a three-satellite formation, aboard Rocket Lab's Electron vehicle on the dedicated We're Not Hawking Around mission. The satellites were deployed into an inclined orbit, established communications and entered commissioning. Cluster 16 incorporates advanced antenna technology for simultaneous RF collection and mission-data downlink, supporting dedicated customer capacity.
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HawkEye 360 Successfully Launches Cluster 15, Advancing On-Orbit Collection and Data DeliveryHawkEye 360 launched Cluster 15, consisting of three satellites, aboard SpaceX's Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission. The satellites deployed into mid-inclination orbit and established initial communications. The cluster incorporates advanced antenna technology supporting simultaneous RF collection and data downlink, with collection resources prioritised for a customer's defined area of interest.
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Cluster 16 launched aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand. All th