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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’s 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.
News
NGA to increase spending on commercial Earth monitoring services
Nov 25, 2022 — Space News
Asian Government Ally Signs $10M Contract for BlackSky Imagery
Oct 25, 2022 — Via Satellite
BlackSky customer Skytec integrate dynamic monitoring data through Esri ArcGIS
Sep 27, 2022 — Space Daily
Satellite imaging companies look for growth in data analytics
Sep 19, 2022 — Space News
Earth Observation Market Sees Growth in 3D Mapping and Multi-Sensor Solutions
Sep 15, 2022 — Via Satellite
Press Releases
BlackSky’s New Satellites Complete Commissioning, Enter Revenue-Generating Operations Within 18 Hours
Mar 28, 2023
With enough capacity to support growth over next two years, launch reinforces company commitment to advancing uninterrupted real-time intelligence services for customers HERNDON, Va. (March 28, 2023) — BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) successfully commissioned...
BlackSky Selected by National Reconnaissance Office to Explore Commercial Hyperspectral Imagery Capabilities
Mar 22, 2023
Hyperspectral capabilities a natural expansion of BlackSky’s real-time intelligence capabilities HERNDON, Va. (March 22, 2023) – BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) was selected by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to explore commercial hyperspectral image...
BlackSky Wins $150+ Million Competitive Bid For Space-Based Tactical GEOINT Service With International Ministry of Defense
Mar 7, 2023
Next generation space-based GEOINT service provides operators a tactical advantage with high-frequency, low-latency imagery and advanced AI exploitation tools HERNDON, Va. (March 7, 2023) – BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) won a $150+ million competitive contract...
BlackSky Announces $29.5 Million Private Placement Financing
Mar 7, 2023
HERNDON, Va. (March 7, 2023) – BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) (“BlackSky” or the “Company”) announced it has entered into definitive agreements with a syndicate of new and existing institutional investors for the issuance and sale of 16,403,677 shares of the...
BlackSky Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results
Mar 7, 2023
Full Year Revenue of $65.4 million, at High-End of Guidance, up 92% from Prior Year Company Provides Full Year 2023 Outlook HERNDON, VA – March 7, 2023 – BlackSky Technology Inc. (“BlackSky” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BKSY) announced results for the fourth quarter and...
Press Releases
BlackSky’s New Satellites Complete Commissioning, Enter Revenue-Generating Operations Within 18 Hours
Mar 28, 2023
With enough capacity to support growth over next two years, launch reinforces company commitment to advancing uninterrupted real-time intelligence services for customers HERNDON, Va. (March 28, 2023) — BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) successfully commissioned...
BlackSky Selected by National Reconnaissance Office to Explore Commercial Hyperspectral Imagery Capabilities
Mar 22, 2023
Hyperspectral capabilities a natural expansion of BlackSky’s real-time intelligence capabilities HERNDON, Va. (March 22, 2023) – BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) was selected by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to explore commercial hyperspectral image...
BlackSky Wins $150+ Million Competitive Bid For Space-Based Tactical GEOINT Service With International Ministry of Defense
Mar 7, 2023
Next generation space-based GEOINT service provides operators a tactical advantage with high-frequency, low-latency imagery and advanced AI exploitation tools HERNDON, Va. (March 7, 2023) – BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) won a $150+ million competitive contract...
BlackSky Announces $29.5 Million Private Placement Financing
Mar 7, 2023
HERNDON, Va. (March 7, 2023) – BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) (“BlackSky” or the “Company”) announced it has entered into definitive agreements with a syndicate of new and existing institutional investors for the issuance and sale of 16,403,677 shares of the...
BlackSky Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results
Mar 7, 2023
Full Year Revenue of $65.4 million, at High-End of Guidance, up 92% from Prior Year Company Provides Full Year 2023 Outlook HERNDON, VA – March 7, 2023 – BlackSky Technology Inc. (“BlackSky” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BKSY) announced results for the fourth quarter and...
News
NGA to increase spending on commercial Earth monitoring services
Nov 25, 2022 — Space News
Asian Government Ally Signs $10M Contract for BlackSky Imagery
Oct 25, 2022 — Via Satellite
BlackSky customer Skytec integrate dynamic monitoring data through Esri ArcGIS
Sep 27, 2022 — Space Daily
Satellite imaging companies look for growth in data analytics
Sep 19, 2022 — Space News
Earth Observation Market Sees Growth in 3D Mapping and Multi-Sensor Solutions
Sep 15, 2022 — Via Satellite
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James PriceManager of Platform Site Reliability Engineering -
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Edward KaneManager, Program Infrastructure -
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