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Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) Confirms Successful Deployment of HawkEye 360 Microsatellite Clusters 8 and 9

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) confirmed that six radio frequency geolocation microsatellites developed for HawkEye 360 of Herndon, Va., have successfully communicated with ground control.

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  • Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) confirmed that six radio frequency geolocation microsatellites developed for HawkEye 360 of Herndon, Va., have successfully communicated with ground control.
  • The HawkEye 360 Cluster 8 and 9 satellites were launched yesterday at 7:16 pm EDT from Florida aboard the SpaceX Bandwagon-1 Rideshare.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408902780/en/
    HawkEye 360 Cluster 9 in the Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) cleanroom being readied for launch, March 2024.
  • The HawkEye 360 constellation detects, characterizes and geolocates RF signals for a variety of communications, navigation, and security applications.

HawkEye 360 Achieves Successful Orbit Deployment of Clusters 8 & 9

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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HERNDON, Va., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the premier commercial provider of space-based RF data and analytics, has successfully contacted Clusters 8 & 9 after their launch, marking the company's first dual deployment into a mid-inclination orbit. This strategic positioning enhances coverage over the world's busiest maritime traffic corridors.

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  • HERNDON, Va., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the premier commercial provider of space-based RF data and analytics, has successfully contacted Clusters 8 & 9 after their launch, marking the company's first dual deployment into a mid-inclination orbit.
  • "The successful deployment of Clusters 8 & 9 into mid-inclination orbit marks a significant advancement in our mission," said John Serafini, CEO of HawkEye 360.
  • "Today's achievement is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the HawkEye 360 space team, along with our valued partners SFL and Exolaunch," expressed Rob Rainhart, President of HawkEye 360.
  • Clusters 8 and 9, increasing HawkEye 360's constellation to 29 satellites, include upgraded payloads for 5x greater data collection, broader bandwidths, and multi-band signal capture.

HawkEye 360's Clusters 8 & 9 Satellites Ready for Spring Launch with SpaceX

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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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HERNDON, Va., April 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the world's leading defense technology company for space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, announced today that its clusters 8 and 9, which contain six satellites total, will launch aboard SpaceX's Bandwagon-1 Rideshare mission from Florida no earlier than April 2024. This is the first time HawkEye 360 is placing two clusters simultaneously into orbit, positioned at mid-inclination for increased coverage over the busiest maritime traffic corridors of the world.

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  • These six satellites will enhance data discoveries and increase coverage over high-demand Mid-latitude regions of the world.
  • This is the first time HawkEye 360 is placing two clusters simultaneously into orbit, positioned at mid-inclination for increased coverage over the busiest maritime traffic corridors of the world.
  • The mid-inclination orbit of Clusters 8 and 9 will further support HawkEye 360's work to help monitor and prevent Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing across the Indo-Pacific region.
  • HawkEye 360 currently operates a constellation of 23 satellites.

HawkEye 360 Secures $40 Million Debt Commitment

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Over the past 12 months, HawkEye 360 has raised $108 million across its Series D-1 round and this debt financing, which has underscored the support and confidence from investors and lenders regarding its business and financial momentum.

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  • Over the past 12 months, HawkEye 360 has raised $108 million across its Series D-1 round and this debt financing, which has underscored the support and confidence from investors and lenders regarding its business and financial momentum.
  • "Raising over $400 million in capital in under five years is a landmark achievement for HawkEye 360," stated John Serafini, CEO of HawkEye 360.
  • "SVB is thrilled to continue our relationship with HawkEye 360 and provide them with the financing to help them execute their growth strategy."
  • For more information about the capabilities of the HawkEye 360 satellite constellation, please visit he360.com .

HawkEye 360 Announces the Crucial Role of its Advisory Board Class of 2024

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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HERNDON, Va., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the world's leading defense technology company for space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, announced its new members of the Advisory Board, forming the Class of 2024 today.

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  • HERNDON, Va., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the world's leading defense technology company for space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, announced its new members of the Advisory Board, forming the Class of 2024 today.
  • "HawkEye 360 is delighted to introduce a stellar group of advisors for 2024," announced John Serafini, Chief Executive Officer of HawkEye 360.
  • Joan Dempsey & Terry McAuliffe are welcomed back to the HawkEye 360 Advisory Board, each bringing a distinguished blend of experience and achievements to our team.
  • These individuals, forming HawkEye 360 Advisory Board's Class of 2024, will join the board's 20 current members.

HawkEye 360 Welcomes Jamal Ware as New Vice President of Government Affairs & Public Policy

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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HERNDON, Va., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the global leader in radio frequency (RF) data analytics, is thrilled to announce Jamal Ware's appointment as the new Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy.

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  • HERNDON, Va., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the global leader in radio frequency (RF) data analytics, is thrilled to announce Jamal Ware's appointment as the new Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy.
  • "We are excited to welcome Jamal Ware to the HawkEye 360 team," said John Serafini, CEO of HawkEye 360.
  • Ware comes to HawkEye 360 with a distinguished background in government affairs.
  • I'm proud to join the HawkEye 360 team and help tell the story of the difference it's making to Congress and across the government."

HawkEye 360 Expands Spectrum Scanning through the Acquisition of RF Solutions from Maxar Intelligence

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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HERNDON, Va., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the world's leading defense technology company for space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, announced today the acquisition of RF Solutions from Maxar Intelligence, a provider of secure, precise, geospatial intelligence. RF Solutions was formed from the Aurora Insight acquisition that Maxar Intelligence completed in January 2023.

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  • HERNDON, Va., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the world's leading defense technology company for space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, announced today the acquisition of RF Solutions from Maxar Intelligence, a provider of secure, precise, geospatial intelligence.
  • RF Solutions was formed from the Aurora Insight acquisition that Maxar Intelligence completed in January 2023.
  • "The on-orbit assets and expertise of the RF Solutions group from Maxar Intelligence brings a complementary capability to HawkEye 360," said HawkEye 360 President Rob Rainhart.
  • With this acquisition, HawkEye 360 gains ownership of two existing RF satellites (Charlie and Delta), RF scanning intellectual property, and a multi-year global database rich in RF collections ranging from 1.4 GHz to 40 GHz.

HawkEye 360's Inaugural Satellite Cluster "Pathfinder" Turns Five Years Old

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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HERNDON, Va., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the world's leading defense technology company for space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, is celebrating its inaugural satellite launch five years ago. The three Pathfinder satellites launched on December 3, 2018, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket out of Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The mission pioneered using formation-flying satellites to offer commercial space-based RF detection over a broad range of frequencies.

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  • The mission pioneered using formation-flying satellites to offer commercial space-based RF detection over a broad range of frequencies.
  • "HawkEye 360 was the first to deliver this type of commercial data, and we continue to lead the market in RF data and analytics," said HawkEye 360 CEO John Serafini.
  • Over the last five years , HawkEye 360 has grown tremendously from 30 to 175 staff members and opened a 19,000 sq.
  • For more information about the HawkEye 360 satellite constellation, please visit https://www.he360.com/ .

HawkEye 360 Awarded $12.25 Million Phase II Contract by the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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HERNDON, Va., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the world's leading defense technology company for space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, announced today it has been awarded a $12.25 million contract by Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific to share satellite RF data, analytics and training with partner nations in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands using SeaVision, a multinational data-sharing platform that is used by the U.S. and its allies and partners to share unclassified information to improve maritime domain awareness.

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  • This phase II contract reflects HawkEye 360's continued work with the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA), which was endorsed by leaders of the Quad nations—Australia, India, Japan, and the United States.
  • HawkEye 360 has served as a commercial partner to the IPMDA program since late 2022.
  • The sheer size of these waters, coupled with endless vessel activity, demands vigilant maritime observation," said Alex Fox, Chief Growth Officer for HawkEye 360.
  • For more information on the HawkEye 360 satellite constellation, please visit https://www.he360.com/ .

HawkEye 360 Names Craig Searle VP of Strategic Finance

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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HERNDON, Va. , Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the world's leading defense technology company for space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, announced today the appointment of Craig Searle as Vice President of Strategic Finance. He is transitioning into this role after serving as a member of HawkEye 360's Board of Directors for the past four years.

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  • HERNDON, Va. , Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc. , the world's leading defense technology company for space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, announced today the appointment of Craig Searle as Vice President of Strategic Finance.
  • "Having worked with the HawkEye 360 leadership team for the past several years I am thrilled to join the company full time," said Searle.
  • "Craig has been an exceptional board member for the past four years and possesses a deep understanding of all facets of our business," said John Serafini, HawkEye 360 Chief Executive Officer.
  • For more information about capabilities of the HawkEye 360 satellite constellation, please visit he360.com .