ATLAS Space Operations in Traverse City, a space satellite communications provider, is partnering with Virginia’s Hawkeye 360, one of the world’s leading space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics providers.
The collaboration is designed to enhance HawkEye 360’s RF monitoring capabilities by integrating ATLAS’ Mingenew ground station in Australia and Awarua’s ground station in New Zealand into an existing ground network coverage.
“Integrating the ATLAS ground stations in Mingenew and Awarua not only optimizes our network for reduced latency but adds capacity and redundancy to our operations in key regions,” says Lorin Metzger, vice president of space at HawkEye 360.
Though ATLAS offers coverage in all latitudes through its Global Federated Network of more than 50 antennas across 34 ground sites, its low-latency coverage for mid-latitude orbits appeals to many satellite constellation operators, the company says.
Chosen for their operational readiness and strategic positioning, these locations support efficient communication with HawkEye 360’s mid-latitude satellite clusters. They are part of its broader initiative to reduce data latency and expand its ground station network globally through 2025. This expansion is a key step in increasing the frequency of satellite interactions, which is crucial for providing timely and reliable data to HawkEye 360 customers.
“ATLAS recognizes the vital role space-based solutions play in our daily lives,” says Torrey Wigfield, director of commercial solutions at ATLAS,. “We are thrilled to provide Hawkeye 360 with this expanded coverage, supporting their RF Spectrum Analysis mission and its positive global impact.”
The partnership also allows Hawkeye 360 to use ATLAS’ gigabit-per-second X-band modems. Cluster 11 satellites, the latest additions to Hawkeye’s 33-spacecraft constellation, employ transmitters capable of high-speed downlinking that quadruples the delivery speed of actionable insights to end users.
“Freedom Ground Software as a Service was purpose-built to help companies like Hawkeye 360 seamlessly expand their ground network locations and minimize latency, all while maintaining the high level of security our customers rely on,” says Brad Bode, co-founder and chief technology officer of ATLAS.
Having completed its single integration effort with ATLAS’ Mingenew and Awarua stations, Hawkeye 360 now is integrated into the entire ATLAS Federated Global Ground Network thanks to ATLAS’ patented Freedom Software. This means that as demand for Hawkeye 360’s data and analysis continues to grow and its ground segment needs evolve, the ATLAS network stands ready, the company states.
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