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Mission Accomplished!
UNCW's First Nanosatellite Retires
The process of decommissioning the SeaHawk-1 CubeSat, UNCW’s first nanosatellite, began in late 2023 as it reached a five-year milestone. This lowcost, lightweight, mini satellite, launched in December 2018 and equipped with a sensor named HawkEye, produced more than 9000 unprecedented highresolution ocean color images that will provide invaluable data that scientists will use for years to come.
The project was made possible by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation through $6.5 million in grants and the NASA Space Act Agreement. John Morrison, professor emeritus of physics and physical oceanography, was the principal investigator and visionary for the program. Phil Bresnahan, assistant professor of earth and ocean sciences, took over as PI upon Morrison’s retirement.
Photos: SeaHawk-1/HawkEye images processed by Alan Holmes/NASA
Learn more about SeaHawk-1 at uncw.edu/seahawk-1.
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