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Real-time
Geospatial Intelligence
is Here
BlackSky is Defining the Category of
Real-Time Geospatial Intelligence
Through our BlackSky Spectra AI SaaS platform, powered by our proprietary space and terrestrial sensor network, we deliver information, insights, and analytics that matter most to you.
The First to Know Advantage

Deliver Insights and
Analytics

Monitor Vital Strategic
and Economic Assets

Detect Critical Changes
in Real Time

Now, More Than Ever,
Our World Needs
Real-Time Geospatial Intelligence
We are combining the power of our satellite constellation which provides 60 minutes revisits of the most strategic locations in the world with an AI software platform to deliver real time alerts, data, and information to decision makers across a range of industries.
BlackSky's First To Know Insights
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Chinese Military Naval Station in Cambodia
We just released a ten image collection capture of a near-complete Chinese military naval station in Cambodia, from Aug. 2021 – July 2023.
“Our commercial high-frequency monitoring #satellite constellation and AI driven tasking and analytics platform gives our customers the on-demand ability to observe critical change over time.” – BlackSky CEO Brian OToole
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Algae Blooms in Lake Okeechobee
BlackSky imagery shows extensive blue-green algae blooms in Lake Okeechobee.
The stormwater runoff from Hurricane Ian may create a perfect environment for increased blooms this summer. As a precaution, the US Army Corps of Engineers has shut the Port Mayaca lock and dam to prevent the algae from contaminating the St. Lucie Canal, as the algae can be toxic to humans and animals.
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FSO Safer off of the coast of Yemen
BlackSky imagery shows the FSO Safer off of the coast of Yemen, with the arrival of the Ndeavor support ship on June 2nd to assist with salvage operations.
The United Nations fears that if the Safer’s 1.1 million barrels of oil were to empty into the Red Sea, it could result in an ecological disaster 4 times the size of the Exxon Valdez spill.
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Artemis Launch
This week, NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Orion spacecraft has been sending back stellar images of the Moon. BlackSky imagery captured the view of the SLS rocket 2 days before launch of the Artemis I mission, as well as a nighttime image of 16 minutes before liftoff.
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Varreux Fuel Terminal in Haiti
BlackSky imagery shows the blockade of the Varreux fuel terminal in Haiti amid its fuel crisis. For deeper analysis, including nighttime imagery overlays of Portau Prince, view our ArcGIS story map here: https://arcg.is/D9m4
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Zaphorizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
BlackSky capabilities give first space-based confirmation that the Zaphorizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant cooling systems were partially active yesterday afternoon and this morning, as indicated by non-operating spray systems to the south and water flow into the cooling pond west of the reactor complex. Early morning, low-light, images also show cooling tower lights operational.
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Black Rock City, Nevada, USA
Enter Sandman! BlackSky captured imagery of 35 mph winds causing a sandstorm over Burning Man Project earlier this month. Check out the full time-lapse here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/92b0714d8c9c49d9a1e441f6b4ed517b
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Kavachi Volcano, Solomon Islands
This isn’t Sharknado… it’s Sharkano.
Also known as the Kavachi Submarine Volcano, it’s named for the species of shark that lives in the area. The volcano has been erupting since October 2021 and is one of the most active volcanoes in the Pacific. Take a look at the BlackSky imagery of volcanic eruptions from June through July this year. -
Barcelona, Spain
Dawn-to-dusk analytics and imagery captured on April 18, 2022, over Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Spain, showcase new aircraft type classification, one of many new features recently released as part of BlackSky’s Enhanced Site Monitoring capabilities. The combination of new analytics and imaging features with automated anomaly alerts and high-revisit imaging provides customers with deeper insights into operational fleet trends.
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PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA
Three images were collected in rapid succession over Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on August 10, 2020, at 11:31 a.m. local time. By analyzing these images, BlackSky is able to extract critical economic and financial indicators to offer a near real-time view of commercial activity in Port Elizabeth.
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HANEDA AIRPORT, TOKYO
Using high-revisit satellite imagery, BlackSky Spectra AI has detected the utilization of major facilities at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. Parking spaces shown in green are rarely used, while red indicates frequent occupancy. BlackSky customers can also understand inflow/outflow of cargo and monitor airline maintenance activity.
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