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HawkEye 360 Acquires RF Business From Maxar, Complementing Satellite Constellation And Data

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, December 18th, 2023

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HawkEye 360 Acquires RF Business From Maxar, Complementing Satellite Constellation And Data

HawkEye 360 satellites. Image: HawkEye 360

Commercial remote sensing satellite and data provider HawkEye 360 on Monday said it acquired the RF Solutions business from Maxar Intelligence, a deal that adds two existing radio frequency satellites to its constellation that cover a broader frequency range and potentially open new markets. Acquisition terms were not disclosed. Maxar Intelligence formed RF Solutions following its acquisition of Aurora Insight in January 2023. Maxar Intelligence is part of Maxar Technologies. In addition to the satellites, the RF Solutions business has…

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