HawkEye 360 Inc. has announced that Cluster 12 has officially reached Full Operational Capability (FOC).
The three formation-flying satellites, launched on June 26 (ET) aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket, are now fully calibrated, commissioned, and integrated into HawkEye 360’s constellation — delivering mission-ready signals intelligence across key global regions.
The mission also included Kestrel-0A, an experimental satellite designed to evaluate emerging capabilities that inform HawkEye 360’s next generation of technologies. Kestrel-0A is progressing well, with ongoing contact and early-stage mission milestones being achieved.
Cluster 12 adds further depth and coverage to HawkEye 360’s constellation, supporting expanded frequency detection, improved revisit rates, and broader global reach. These advancements directly support the growing demand for signals intelligence to address challenges such as maritime domain awareness, air defense system detection, and GNSS interference monitoring.
With Cluster 12 now operational, HawkEye 360 continues to scale its capabilities to support government and allied partners with consistent, trusted RF geolocation data — providing the strategic awareness needed to navigate increasingly contested and complex domains.
Achieving FOC for Cluster 12 strengthens our ability to deliver timely, mission-critical signals intelligence to defense, intelligence, and commercial partners,” said Todd Probert, President, HawkEye 360 U.S. Government. “This cluster enhances our ability to monitor complex operating environments, detect signals of interest, and drive informed decisions across land and sea.”
This milestone reflects the outstanding performance of our engineering, operations, and mission management teams,” said Eric Haengel, Vice President of Space & Ground Systems. “Cluster 12 is now fully integrated into our constellation and contributing to the seamless delivery of high-impact RF data for our customers worldwide.”