HawkEye 360 Pinpoints Hard‑to‑Locate Transmitter, Restoring Spectrum Availability for NOAA's GOES Weather System

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HawkEye 360 (NYSE: HAWK) reported it successfully geolocated an environmental data transmitter that had been occupying a valuable uplink position on NOAA's GOES Data Collection System for several years. The transmitter’s physical location had been unknown, preventing reassignment of the GOES uplink slot to other authorized users.

Using space-based RF data and analytics, HawkEye 360 provided NOAA with a precise location, allowing the operator to verify and remove the device, restoring full spectrum availability and regulatory compliance. The insight also enabled the operator to find a second transmitter and recover multiple non-functioning devices. The company highlighted this mission as part of a growing record of support to NOAA, including prior geolocation operations that resolved GOES interference across dozens of countries.

News Explained

The completed mission restored an uplink position used by more than 600 organizations in 42 countries after NOAA verified and removed the transmitter, establishing the operational reach of the fix.

Market Context

A prior 7.11% 24-hour response to news_id 1086024 shows positive reactions have accompanied recent c...

Analysis

A prior 7.11% 24-hour response to news_id 1086024 shows positive reactions have accompanied recent commercial milestones. This NOAA service outcome adds customer-use evidence, while the absence of disclosed financial terms remains the key limitation to monitor.

Key Figures

Organizations served: more than 600 organizations Countries served: 42 countries Transmission duration: 1.9 seconds +2 more

5 metrics

Organizations served more than 600 organizations GOES Data Collection System uplink

Countries served 42 countries Organizations using the GOES uplink position

Transmission duration 1.9 seconds Transmitter operating interval

Channel width 1.5 kHz Transmitter channel

Prior mission reach more than 50 countries Earlier UHF uplink interference mission

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jul 23 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jul 23	Multi-year contract	Positive	+7.1%	Indian Navy contract expanded daily RF collection and geolocation services in the Indo-Pacific.
Jul 17	Defense exercise	Positive	+3.1%	Valiant Shield participation demonstrated commercial RF integration with Lockheed Martin defense systems.
Jul 14	Museum exhibit	Positive	-0.7%	Smithsonian exhibit featured the Pathfinder satellite and commercial signals-intelligence technology.
Jun 22	Quarterly earnings	Neutral	-2.7%	Record revenue and adjusted EBITDA coincided with a reported quarterly net loss.
Jun 18	Leadership change	Neutral	-2.7%	New leaders were appointed for the HawkEye–ISA signal-analysis unit.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent operational and contract announcements were followed by positive reactions, while the museum, earnings, and leadership items were followed by declines.

Key Terms

signals intelligence, geolocation, uplink

3 terms

signals intelligence technical

"a global leader in signals intelligence data and analytics"

Signals intelligence is the collection and analysis of information from intercepted electronic transmissions — such as phone calls, radio messages, radar emissions, and digital data streams — to understand intentions, capabilities or activities. For investors it matters because changes in signals intelligence capabilities or exposure can shift government defense spending, create regulatory or legal risks for technology companies, and reveal cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could affect a firm’s value, much like overhearing a conversation can change how you act.

geolocation technical

"successful geolocation of an environmental data transmitter"

Geolocation is the process of determining the physical location of a device, user, or asset using signals such as GPS, Wi‑Fi, cell towers, or an IP address. For investors, it matters because knowing where customers, products, or data are can change revenue opportunities, regulatory risk, and costs—like a retailer that adapts pricing and stock based on foot traffic or a bank that blocks suspicious activity from unexpected locations.

uplink technical

"used by more than 600 organizations in 42 countries for environmental"

An uplink is the communication path that sends data or signals from a ground station, device, or local network up to a satellite, central server, or larger network. Investors care because uplink capacity and reliability affect how well a company can transmit information, run services, or support customers—similar to how a highway’s condition affects traffic flow and delivery speed; interruptions or limits can hurt revenue, service quality, and growth prospects.

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HERNDON, Va., July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360, Inc. (NYSE: HAWK), a global leader in signals intelligence data and analytics, today announced the successful geolocation of an environmental data transmitter that had been operating for several years on the GOES Data Collection System (DCS). The transmitter was occupying a valuable GOES uplink position used by more than 600 organizations in 42 countries for environmental and hazard monitoring. Its physical location could not be confirmed, which made it difficult for stakeholders to assess or adjust its operation.

"This mission demonstrates how our space-based signals intelligence can directly support the continuity of essential civil systems," said Todd Probert, Chief Operating Officer at HawkEye 360. "Working with NOAA, we were able to pinpoint a transmitter that had been missing for years and return valuable spectrum to the organizations that depend on it for environmental monitoring and public safety."

Although the transmitter continued to broadcast, its exact location was unknown, which meant the uplink slot could not be reassigned for other authorized users. NOAA partnered with HawkEye 360 to better understand the signal activity and determine the transmitter's position using space-based RF data and analytics.

The device's characteristics made it extremely difficult to isolate, transmitting for only 1.9 seconds at a time and using a narrow 1.5 kHz channel. The emitter operated among multiple simultaneous uplinks. HawkEye 360 provided NOAA with a precise geolocation, enabling the operator to verify the equipment and remove it. The action restored full availability of the uplink slot and returned the operator to compliance with federal regulations.

Importantly, pinpointing the source gave the operator enough insight to locate a second transmitter on their own. This led to the recovery of multiple non-functioning devices that had gone undetected for years and can now be refurbished and repurposed to support future environmental monitoring needs. The mission not only resolved an active interference issue but also strengthened the operator's ability to maintain and optimize their broader sensor network.

Building on a Growing Record of Support to NOAA

This latest mission adds to HawkEye 360's expanding portfolio of successful operations supporting NOAA's efforts to safeguard the GOES DCS from harmful interference. Previous missions include:

• Identifying and helping resolve a persistent UHF uplink interferer impacting environmental data delivery across more than 50 countries.
• Geolocating a disruptive transmitter near Quito, Ecuador, enabling Ecuador's telecommunications authority to remove an outdated device located on the slopes of Guagua Pichincha volcano.

Together, these missions underscore the growing importance of space-based RF intelligence in preserving the reliability of civil, non‑military systems such as the GOES Weather System, which supports real-time volcanic monitoring, flood forecasting, tsunami alerts, and thousands of environmental sensors worldwide.

About HawkEye 360
HawkEye 360 is equipping defense, intelligence, and national security leaders with mission-critical signal intelligence to enable faster, better decision-making. By detecting, geolocating, and characterizing radio-frequency emissions worldwide, HawkEye 360 delivers trusted domain awareness and early-warning indicators to the U.S. Government and allied partners. Our space-based collection, proprietary signal processing, and AI-powered analytics transform knowledge of the RF spectrum into a strategic advantage. Proven by operational mission success, HawkEye 360 is redefining how signals intelligence strengthens national and global security.

Forward-Looking Statements

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FAQ

What did HawkEye 360 (NYSE: HAWK) accomplish for NOAA's GOES Weather System in July 2026?

HawkEye 360 helped NOAA by precisely geolocating a hard-to-find environmental data transmitter occupying a GOES uplink slot. According to HawkEye 360, this enabled removal of the device, restored full spectrum availability, and supported continued environmental and hazard monitoring for hundreds of organizations worldwide.

How did HawkEye 360 locate the unidentified transmitter affecting NOAA's GOES DCS spectrum?

HawkEye 360 used space-based RF data and analytics to geolocate the transmitter, despite its 1.9‑second bursts on a narrow 1.5 kHz channel. According to HawkEye 360, this precise geolocation allowed the operator to verify the equipment on the ground and remove it from service.

Why was the unidentified GOES uplink transmitter a problem for NOAA and users of the GOES DCS?

The transmitter occupied a valuable GOES uplink slot without a confirmed physical location, preventing reassignment to other authorized users. According to HawkEye 360, this limited spectrum availability for more than 600 organizations in 42 countries that rely on GOES for environmental and hazard monitoring.

What additional benefits resulted from HawkEye 360's mission for the GOES Weather System and HAWK stakeholders?

Beyond resolving active interference, the mission gave the operator enough insight to locate a second transmitter independently. According to HawkEye 360, this led to recovery of multiple non-functioning devices that can be refurbished and repurposed for future environmental monitoring, improving the operator’s broader sensor network.

How does this HawkEye 360 mission fit into its broader support to NOAA and GOES DCS protection?

This mission adds to a series of operations where HawkEye 360 helped NOAA safeguard GOES DCS from interference. According to HawkEye 360, earlier work included identifying a persistent UHF uplink interferer and geolocating a disruptive transmitter near Quito, Ecuador, enabling removal of outdated equipment.