HEO (Hawk for Earth Observation)

HEO (Hawk for Earth Observation) is a constellation developed by Argotec as part of the IRIDE program, Europe’s largest Earth observation mega constellation. Designed as a new generation of the award-winning HAWK platform, the satellites of the HEO constellation bring state-of-the-art space technology “Made in Argotec” to serve our planet. The HEO constellation can monitor climate change and its effects in near real time, including soil erosion, deforestation, and ice melting. It can also provide timely warnings to prevent damage from natural disasters such as avalanches, floods, and earthquakes. HEO’s technological solutions and compact size offer significant potential for commercial development in sectors such as precision agriculture, oil and energy, insurance, and logistics. Technically, the satellites are an evolution of the HAWK platform, which is the basis for the LICIACube and ArgoMoon missions, demonstrating Argotec’s capabilities in Deep Space. Weighing approximately 70 kg, this satellite provides ground observation capabilities with a resolution of less than 3 meters per pixel. HEO brings enhanced performance and technology to low Earth orbit, surpassing what has been achieved in the much more hostile environment of Deep Space. Its AI-enabled computing power enables on-board image processing, making it a sophisticated brain capable of acquiring, processing, and analyzing highly significant and critical data for end-user activities. Argotec’s satellites are designed to be versatile and to serve multiple purposes while guaranteeing consistent performance.