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These are the antennas for a full-scale model of the first HawkEye 360 satellite launched in December 2018, one of 18 satellites that will orbit in clusters of three in the first commercial constellation to intercept and geolocate radio signals in the very high, ultra high, and super high frequency bands. These signals are used by many radars, land and maritime mobile communications devices, and other types of electronic equipment. Often combined with imagery and other types of information, the HawkEye 360 data is very helpful in performing a wide range of missions, including detecting and tracking ships that have turned off their Automatic Identification System, assisting with disaster relief by precisely locating emergency beacons, and supporting unknown defense and intelligence requirements. HawkEye 360 made and donated this model.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type MODELS Dimensions 3-D (Longest attachment): 47.9 × 3 × 2.4cm (1 ft. 6 7/8 in. × 1 3/16 in. × 15/16 in.)
3-D (Thin Antennas): 18.6 × 0.8cm (7 5/16 × 5/16 in.)
 Materials Ferrous Alloy
Aluminum
Plastic
Copper Alloy
Possible Gold Colored Coating
 Inventory Number A20200181001 Credit Line Gift of Hawkeye 360 Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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