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BlackSky is onsite at DGI in London, connecting with the global defense and intelligence community to show how real-time space-based intelligence is transforming decision advantage. Visit our booth to see live demos of rapid revisit, very high resolution satellite imagery and AI-driven analytics with low-latency delivery.

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Intelligence starts with visibility. High-resolution imagery and analytics built for mission-critical decisions.

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Access very high-resolution imagery and AI-driven analytics built for operational decisions.

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BlackSky will be in Riyadh next month, exhibiting at the World Defense Show 2026. Visit us in the Americas Zone, Booth H1-K2 to see how BlackSky delivers time dominant, high frequency, very high-resolution imagery combined with AI-enabled analytics for rapid, actionable insights. We’ll be giving live demos of the BlackSky Spectra® platform at our booth throughout the event. Stop by to task a satellite in real time and experience how BlackSky supports faster decision making across defense and intelligence missions. Schedule a meeting or come to the booth anytime throughout the week. https://hubs.la/Q03-PSph0

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At the World Defense Show 2026, connect with BlackSky to witness firsthand how our next-generation space-based intelligence solutions can enhance your organization’s capabilities. Gain insights into rapid-response technologies essential for staying ahead in critical situations. Visit us at WDS Booth H1-K2.

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See the world with greater clarity. High-resolution imagery built for real-world missions.

BlackSky has successfully commissioned its fourth Gen-3 satellite in less than one week following launch, opening general availability of our next-generation constellation capabilities to customers worldwide. With four Gen-3 satellites now on orbit, customers can directly task daytime, twilight and nighttime collections, accessing best-in-class 35 cm imagery and AI-enabled analytics through the BlackSky Spectra® platform. Speed matters. Rapidly bringing new satellites online helps organizations monitor activity, respond to emerging events and compress the decision cycle. The image below, captured on 9 March 2026 at 9:44 A.M. over Gqeberha, South Africa by the newest Gen-3 satellite, shows the type of clarity available across the constellation. Read more about this milestone here: https://lnkd.in/g_FsdgS4

BlackSky was awarded a contract modification from the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to accelerate development of our AROS broad area collection satellites as a critical commercial alternative to current suppliers for foundation imagery. The effort funds a direct path toward a flight ready multi-spectral, large-area mapping spacecraft and foundation data collection system in 2028. “Developing BlackSky’s AROS constellation in partnership with the U.S. government cements a major step in securing U.S. global space competitiveness, resilience and maintaining critical operational continuity as commercially available foundation data becomes capacity-constrained in the coming years,” said Brian O’Toole, BlackSky CEO. “BlackSky will design, develop and field the next generation of high-performance, AI-ready geospatial foundation data satellites, leveraging the proven heritage and reliability of our advanced Gen-3 architecture and vertically integrated agile manufacturing infrastructure.” These new satellites will be designed to support dynamic country-scale digital mapping, navigation, maritime situational awareness and 3D digital twin applications. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/efbnaTcb

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Move beyond imagery to real-world intelligence. BlackSky helps mission-focused organizations turn data into decisive action.

Task in seconds. Know in minutes. Act with confidence.

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Clear skies over New Jersey for yesterday’s soccer match between France and Senegal, as captured by Gen-3 at the time of kickoff. France emerged victorious in a 3-1 win and is considered a favorite to win the tournament. #Gen3 #stadiumsfromspace

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High-resolution imagery. Automated analytics. Timely intelligence when it matters most.

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During an aerial demonstration on 18 November at the Dubai Airshow, Gen-3 collected a high-resolution image of a formation of L-15 jets in action—and our AI-powered analytics detected each aircraft in the scene. This is the power of real-time, space-based intelligence: enabling faster insight, greater situational awareness and mission-ready analytics.

BlackSky’s third Gen-3 satellite entered commercial operations in just three weeks following launch, reflecting an exponential increase in commissioning speed since the launch of our first Gen-3 unit. “Integrating our latest Gen-3 satellite into the BlackSky Spectra platform in just 21 days following launch is proof positive that our first-of-its-kind end-to-end architecture is delivering incredible operational value to our customers at disruptive speed, scale and economics,” said Brian OToole, BlackSky CEO. “Achieving effective market penetration and expansion with Gen-3 is the direct result of meeting customer commitments and delivering exceptional mission-relevant value through a disciplined ’land and expand’ approach.” Our customers now have access to all three current Gen-3 satellites through the Spectra tasking and analytics platform with the ability to collect time-diverse, high-cadence day and nighttime imagery, including high off-nadir collections, with automated AI-enabled vessel, aircraft and vehicle detection and identification analytics. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gAVCfg_9 This Gen-3, unit three, very high-resolution image with aircraft and vehicle analytics was collected over Adelaide International Airport in Adelaide, Australia at 2:43 p.m. local on December 13.

Move from access to ownership.

A faster path to sovereign ISR. Accelerate national control of space-based intelligence with integrated mission capabilities.

Jamil Kawar announcement

We are pleased to announce that Jamil Kawar has joined BlackSky as Senior Vice President, International Satellite Sales. In this role, Jamil will spearhead BlackSky’s global expansion and drive the adoption of sovereign, space-based ISR solutions – enabling nations to progress from initial constellation launch to full national ownership, autonomy and operational control. “BlackSky is uniquely positioned to meet a generational shift in the way nations secure strategic advantage in space,” said Kawar. “As space rapidly becomes mission-critical to national security, the ability to independently observe, assess and act is now central to modern deterrence. I look forward to deepening partnerships with governments and industry leaders to deliver fully integrated, sovereign space-based intelligence capabilities that strengthen security, resilience and economic growth.” Jamil brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience across global sales, business development and strategic advisory roles within the aerospace, defense and national security sectors, spanning the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.

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ISR you can rely on. Unlock predictable access to high-frequency, AI-enabled intelligence—delivered when it matters.

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Experience real-time, AI-enhanced tactical ISR built for defense, intelligence and global security leaders who can’t afford to wait at World Defense Show. Visit BlackSky at booth H1-K2 to learn access intelligence at the speed of conflict.

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Intelligence at the speed of conflict. Book a meeting with us at the World Defense Show to learn how our Gen-3 constellation is powering the next generation of space-based intelligence for faster, more confident decisions. Visit us at WDS Booth H1-K2.

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Intelligence at the speed of conflict. Book a meeting with us at the World Defense Show to learn how our Gen-3 constellation is powering the next generation of space-based intelligence for faster, more confident decisions. Visit us at WDS Booth H1-K2.

BlackSky won a competitive $25 million, multi-year Assured contract with a major international defense customer. The new subscription deal accelerates the customer’s national space capabilities while serving the needs of multiple operational branches with guaranteed access to best-in-class 35-centimeter Gen-3 imagery with real-time AI-enabled analytics. “The proven operational performance of our 35-centimeter Gen-3 satellites is driving long-term commitments from major government customers that require mission critical intelligence from an industry-leading space-based intelligence platform,” said Brian O’Toole, BlackSky CEO. “With four Gen-3 satellites on orbit, BlackSky is now rapidly deploying Gen-3 capacity and driving up backlog and annual recurring revenue from our high margin space-based intelligence and AI services business.” The agreement will leverage BlackSky’s Spectra® capabilities and the Gen-3 constellation in support of the customer’s strategic and tactical maritime domain awareness mission applications. This customer has quickly incorporated capacity from BlackSky’s most recent Gen-3 satellite, which rapidly commissioned in less than a week following launch last month. With four Gen-3 satellites now on orbit, BlackSky has opened general availability to its global customer base. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eemRtPSs

BlackSky was awarded a seven-figure, multi-year contract renewal to accelerate the automation of future non-Earth imagery (NEI) services. This follow-on agreement expands the program’s scope toward the exploration of next-generation imaging payload and specialized mission-planning software solutions that support the real-time speed, scale and reliability of space domain awareness (SDA) operations. “This contract validates confidence in BlackSky’s ability to rapidly design and field cutting-edge space technologies that strengthen our customer’s superiority in space, especially in an increasingly congested and contested orbital environment,” said Brian O’Toole, BlackSky CEO. “We are advancing fully automated, dynamic space-to-space collection system, leveraging the successful operational heritage of Gen-2 by integrating our proven Gen-3 architecture with a specially designed imaging payload to expand coverage and capacity across the space domain and deliver NEI services at disruptive speed and economics.” As part of this contract, BlackSky will deliver timely, very high-resolution imagery and AI-enabled analytics of on-orbit objects that gives decision-makers a dual-use capability in a single platform that is flexible for both Earth observation and highly dynamic space domain awareness missions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eVef-WjD

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Experience unparalleled access to critical data with BlackSky’s space-based intelligence. Leveraging our high-frequency, low-latency imagery and analytics ensures you’re equipped with actionable intelligence when it matters most. Visit us at WDS Booth H1-K2.