HawkEye 360
NRO signs agreements with six commercial providers of space-based RF data
The NRO awarded study contracts to commercial RF providers Aurora Insight, HawkEye 360, Kleos Space, PredaSAR, Spire Global and Umbra Lab.
Satellite imaging companies look for growth in data analytics
NGA's Dave Gauthier said Sept. 15 the agency has a growing appetite for new types of analytics services offered by the private sector
HawkEye 360 plans new funding round as it positions to go public
HawkEye 360 is looking at a new round of funding, and possibly going public in a couple of years, CEO John Serafini said Sept. 8.
U.S. Army signs agreement to test space data from HawkEye 360 satellites
The U.S. Army has signed an agreement to evaluate the use of space data from HawkEye 360, an Earth observation company that uses satellites to monitor radio-frequency signals emitted by electronic devices
HawkEye 360 opens satellite manufacturing facility in Virginia
HawkEye 360 has opened a new manufacturing facility near its northern Virginia headquarters that will help the company accelerate the deployment of its constellation of radio-frequency (RF) monitoring satellites.
Rocket Lab to launch HawkEye 360 satellites on first Wallops Electron mission
The long-delayed first launch of a Rocket Lab Electron rocket from Virginia is now scheduled for late this year, carrying satellites for HawkEye 360.
SpaceX launches fourth dedicated rideshare mission
SpaceX launched the fourth in its series of dedicated rideshare missions April 1, placing one relatively large satellite and dozens of smallsats into low Earth orbit.
HawkEye 360 detects GPS interference in Ukraine
Prior to the Feb. 24 invasion, HawkEye 360 noted increasing GPS interference near Ukraine.
Satellite images show Russia’s troop movements but can they reveal intent?
Commercial spy satellites provides extraordinary intelligence about Russian troop advances in Ukraine and attacks on Ukrainian cities. But as the conflict grinds on, intelligence analysts at times are still being challenged to figure out Russian intent.
Leidos signs on as HawkEye 360 investor and strategic partner
HawkEye 360 extended its Series D funding round to $150 million with a $5 million investment from Leidos.
HawkEye 360 raises $145 million in Series D round
Hawkeye 360 raised $145 million in a Series D investment round led by Insight Partners and Seraphim Space Investment Trust.
NRO establishes licenses and cybersecurity rules for commercial imagery providers
The National Reconnaissance Office roadmap for bringing commercial satellite imagery into its hybrid space architecture emphasizes cybersecurity and licenses that enable the agency to share data with partners inside and outside the U.S. government.
Space data used to detect sources of GPS disruptions
Radio-frequency data collected by HawkEye 360 satellites can be used to locate GPS interference hotspots
HawkEye 360 raises $55 million
HawkEye 360 has raised $55 million in additional funding that the company says will allow it to complete its constellation of satellites that track ships and vehicles by their radio-frequency emissions.
Industry questions U.S. government support for commercial remote sensing
Remote sensing startups moving into the defense market would like to see DoD and other agencies develop plans to procure commercial capabilities.
SpaceX launches record-setting cluster of smallsats
A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched 143 small satellites for a wide range of customers Jan. 24 on the company's first dedicated rideshare mission, a service that poses a competitive threat to emerging small launch vehicles.
NGA evaluates Hawkeye 360 data through pilot program
Hawkeye 360 is delivering radio frequency data and analytics to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency as part of a pilot program to evaluate the value of the information for intelligence activities.
Raymond: Space Force will be candid with industry about tech needs
The U.S. Space Force sees a “huge opportunity” to buy commercially developed technologies and services, Gen. John “Jay” Raymond said Dec. 1.
HawkEye 360 completes environmental testing of updated satellites
HawkEye 360 completed environmental testing of three satellites scheduled to launch in December on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare mission.
HawkEye 360 detects uptick in Italian maritime activity
Maritime activity around Italy is beginning to pick up as the government begins easing restrictions imposed in early March to stem the spread of COVID-19.
