BlackSky

BlackSky is a real-time space-based intelligence company operating one of the most advanced commercial Earth observation systems, combining the Spectra AI-powered analytics platform with a proprietary constellation of high-resolution imaging satellites. The company specializes in delivering timely, actionable intelligence for government defense and intelligence agencies, commercial enterprises, and international customers requiring persistent monitoring capabilities.

BlackSky's Gen-3 satellites feature industry-leading 35-centimeter resolution imaging with multispectral capabilities including shortwave infrared (SWIR) sensors that penetrate clouds, smoke, and haze. The constellation achieved commercial Earth observation industry firsts in 2025, delivering very high-resolution imagery within five days of launch and AI-enabled analytics within three weeks. Each satellite achieves NIIRS-5+ image quality while enabling rapid revisit rates for time-sensitive intelligence requirements.

The Spectra platform leverages artificial intelligence for automatic detection, identification, and classification of vehicles, aircraft, vessels, and other objects of tactical interest with industry-leading precision. This AI-enabled automation transforms satellite imagery into structured intelligence products at machine speed, enabling customers to monitor critical infrastructure, track economic activity, and assess military capabilities globally.

BlackSky announced the AROS satellite constellation to complement Gen-3 with multispectral, wide-area imaging satellites enabling rapid digital mapping, maritime surveillance, and 3D digital twin applications at scale. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency awarded BlackSky significant contracts for AI-based analytics supporting economic, military, and environmental monitoring missions.

With Q1 2025 revenue reaching $29.5 million (up 22% year-over-year) and multi-year contracts including a $20 million India partnership, BlackSky continues expanding its real-time intelligence capabilities to meet growing global demand for space-based surveillance and analytics.