Introducing our next generation of satellites with enhanced capabilities to meet mission-critical needs on mission-critical timelines.
Gen-3 combines hourly revisit with very-high resolution imagery and AI-enabled outputs delivered at unmatched speed, detail and agility, giving defense and intelligence organizations the power to observe, react and adapt in near-real-time.
Meet Gen-3
BlackSky’s next-gen satellite constellation, featuring:
- Superior resolution: 35 cm imagery (NIIRS-5+) for tactical-level clarity
- Unmatched revisit rates: multiple passes per day over critical areas of interest
- Fast delivery: intelligence in as little as 60 minutes after collection*
- High capacity: more tasking opportunities, when it matters most
*Based on 16 satellites on orbit
Reliable insights for rapid decision making.
Decisions in minutes, not days
Receive actionable intelligence in minutes, supporting time sensitive targeting, convoy tracking and rapid battle damage assessment for a real-time strategic advantage.
See more, automatically
With a growing library of AI models and very-high resolution imagery, automatically detect and classify more objects to reduce analyst workload and accelerate mission-critical decisions.
Intelligence when and where you need it
Gen-3's high imaging capacity and responsive tasking ensure persistent monitoring of facilities, borders and maritime zones so critical collections aren't missed.
Built in-house, for speed
Designed and produced at our state-of-the art facility, Gen-3 satellites leverage vertical integration to deliver disruptive economics, rapid deployment and proven reliability in orbit.
Advanced analytics
Gen-3 imagery fuels real-time, automated object detection and classification of over 35 types of objects of tactical interest to accelerate analyst workflows with precision.
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