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BlackSky Technology Inc. provides real-time, space-based intelligence using a proprietary low Earth orbit satellite constellation and the BlackSky Spectra® tasking and analytics software platform. Company news centers on Gen-3 satellite imagery, AI-enabled analytics, Assured and On-Demand subscription services, and mission applications for U.S. and international government, defense, and commercial customers.
Recurring updates also cover contract awards, IDIQ technology programs, constellation expansion, advanced optical payload development, quarterly results, revenue visibility, backlog, guidance, and the mix between space-based intelligence and AI services, mission solutions, and technology programs.
BlackSky (NYSE: BKSY) will host a live webcast and conference call to review its second quarter 2026 financial results and business outlook on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EDT. A financial results press release will be issued earlier that day, and the event archive will be available on BlackSky’s investor relations website.
BlackSky (NYSE:BKSY) announced multiple U.S. R&D contracts to develop and field Gen-3 AI solutions that support real-time, space-based tactical ISR operations.
The work focuses on AI-enabled automated target recognition and battle damage detection, leveraging BlackSky’s Gen-3 constellation with 35-centimeter imagery resolution and AI-driven analytics.
BlackSky (NYSE:BKSY) received a National Reconnaissance Office contract modification to accelerate development of its AROS broad area collection satellites as a commercial alternative for foundation imagery. The funding supports a direct path to a multi-spectral, large-area mapping spacecraft and data collection system targeted for 2028 deployment.
AROS is planned to extend BlackSky’s existing fleet, enabling dynamic country-scale mapping, navigation, maritime awareness, 3D digital twins and AI-driven analytics through an integrated space, software and platform stack.
BlackSky (NYSE:BKSY) received a seven-figure, multi-year contract renewal to advance automation of future non-Earth imagery (NEI) services supporting space domain awareness (SDA).
The follow-on agreement expands work on next-generation imaging payloads, mission-planning software, AI-enabled analytics, and dual-use capabilities for both Earth observation and SDA missions.
BlackSky (NYSE:BKSY) will participate in three investor conferences in May and June 2026, offering investors access to management.
Events include the Jefferies Virtual Space Summit on May 26, the 23rd Annual Craig-Hallum Institutional Investor Conference on May 28 in Minneapolis, and the Morgan Stanley National Security Innovation Summit on June 15 in New York City.
BlackSky (NYSE:BKSY) secured a seven-figure, one-year subscription contract with a new government customer for advanced Gen-2 mission applications.
The agreement expands access to Gen-2 constellation capacity and leverages BlackSky’s dual Gen-2/Gen-3 architecture and AI-driven analytics to support mission-critical, real-time space-based intelligence needs.
BlackSky Technology (NYSE: BKSY) saw Stonegate Capital Partners update coverage after 1Q26 results that showed a Gen-3 commercialization inflection. Key facts: up to $160M of new wins, management raised FY26 revenue guidance to $130M–$150M and adjusted EBITDA to $12M–$24M. Reported revenue was affected by Mission Solutions timing, while higher-margin Gen-3 subscription services scaled and four Gen-3 satellites are now operational, enabling daily 35cm revisit capability with at least eight satellites expected on orbit by year-end.
BlackSky (NYSE: BKSY) reported first quarter 2026 results and raised full-year guidance after winning new contracts valued up to $160 million. Q1 revenue was $20.8 million, cash and equivalents were $117.5 million, and Q1 net loss was $29.7 million. The company now expects 2026 revenue of $130–$150 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $12–$24 million. Key operational items include deployment of a fourth Gen-3 satellite and ongoing multi-year contract awards across defense and government customers.
BlackSky (NYSE: BKSY) secured more than two dozen new Gen-3 On-Demand subscription customers in Q1, driven by rapid integration of 35-centimeter imagery and AI analytics during Early Access periods. The launch of daily Gen-3 service and a fourth Gen-3 satellite accelerated On-Demand commitments and subscription pipeline growth.
On-Demand offers real-time, high-cadence imagery, priority tasking, archive access, and partner data for global monitoring and national security and economic indicator missions.
BlackSky (NYSE: BKSY) won a nearly $30 million, one-year Assured subscription contract from an international defense customer after that customer scaled from a six-figure Early Access pilot to a full subscription in under six months. The award follows general availability of Gen-3 35-cm very high-resolution imagery and the commissioning of a fourth Gen-3 satellite. BlackSky will deliver prioritized tasking, guaranteed collection and web-enabled access via its Spectra platform, including AI-enabled detection analytics for vehicles, aircraft and vessels.