BlackSky Technology Inc. and Rocket Lab USA, Inc. established a launch window opening February 18 for the first Gen-3 satellite. The mission, named “Fasten Your Space Belts,” will add very high-resolution 35-centimeter imaging capability to BlackSky’s high-cadence, low-latency data and AI-enabled analytics offerings.
CEO Brian O’Toole stated that this launch represents a major inflection point for BlackSky’s global defense and intelligence customer base. He expects a regular cadence of additional launches over the coming year as more Gen-3 satellites complete production.
As the constellation evolves, BlackSky will optimize for increased capacity and flexibility, enabling customers to conduct automated detection, identification, and classification of tactical objects. These new capabilities will further enable space-based intelligence applications for tactical ISR missions.
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