HawkEye 360 has been awarded a contract by NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration to provide its RFIQ data product in support of research on future space-to-space communications.
The award comes through NASA’s Commercial Crew and Commercial Low Earth Orbit Development programs, which are focused on enabling next-generation commercial activity in orbit.
HawkEye 360 will use its satellite constellation to deliver radio frequency (RF) data that helps NASA study the electromagnetic environment in low Earth orbit.
The data will be used to map spectrum usage, identify interference patterns, and inform the development of more secure and reliable communication channels between spacecraft.
As the number of satellites in orbit continues to grow, understanding and managing RF interference has become increasingly important. HawkEye 360’s analytics enable characterization of signal activity across the globe, providing insights into congestion and potential disruptions that could impact mission performance.
The collaboration highlights the expanding role of commercial signals intelligence providers beyond traditional defense and intelligence applications.
By supporting NASA’s research, HawkEye 360 is contributing to efforts aimed at improving the resilience and scalability of communications infrastructure for both government and commercial space missions.
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