BlackSky Secures Major Global Deal: Revolutionizing Gen-3 Space Intelligence Delivery!
New Contract Revolutionizes Space-Based Intelligence Solutions
HERNDON, Va. (February 17, 2026) — BlackSky Technology Inc. has successfully landed an eight-figure international contract for the prompt delivery of a cutting-edge Gen-3 sovereign space-based intelligence solution. This agreement includes not only the sale of a very-high resolution 35-centimeter satellite but also ensures recurring, multi-year on-orbit operations alongside subscription-based Assured imagery and analytics services. The solution leverages the company’s fully automated end-to-end architecture, powered by the BlackSky Spectra® software platform, delivering real-time insights at mission speed and scale.
“This agreement equips our customer with best-in-class 35-centimeter imaging and AI-enhanced analytics capabilities within a matter of months,” stated Brian O’Toole, CEO of BlackSky. “We are accelerating the adoption of advanced space-based intelligence for our global clients by quickly transitioning Gen-3 units from our agile production line to fast deployment, enabling extensive mission capabilities in minimal time.”
The Assured services grant customers immediate guaranteed access and prioritization through BlackSky’s proprietary dynamic monitoring constellation, tailored to their national and regional areas of concern. Once operational, the Gen-3 satellite will complement BlackSky’s existing constellation, providing mission-critical insights at unprecedented speeds. The enhanced image clarity of Gen-3 significantly improves AI-enabled detection, identification, and classification of various vehicles, aircraft, vessels, and other tactically relevant objects.
BlackSky boasts proprietary in-house satellite design, agile manufacturing, and advanced software development capabilities, along with constellation operations. This vertically integrated strategy empowers the company to swiftly develop, manufacture, and deploy dependable space-based intelligence solutions with remarkable speed, scale, and cost efficiency. To satisfy the global demand for assured data access, BlackSky offers both On-Demand and Assured subscription options or even complete sovereign systems.
