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BlackSky director Porteous receives 1,055 shares

After the award, the director reported direct holdings of 88,378 shares, certain of which are RSUs subject to vesting schedules and conditions.

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BlackSky Technology Inc. (BKSY) director William D. Porteous acquired 1,055 Class A common shares on September 30, 2026, under the company's Outside Director Compensation Policy, receiving shares in lieu of cash compensation for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Separately, 719,881 shares were held by RRE Ventures IV, L.P.

Insider Porteous William D.
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock F1, F2 1,055 $0.00 $0.00
holding Class A Common Stock F3 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 88,378 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 719,881 shares (Indirect, See footnote)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. These shares represent the Class A Common Stock that the Reporting Person elected to receive in lieu of cash compensation under the Issuer's Outside Director Compensation Policy for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The number of shares awarded in lieu of cash was calculated based on the closing price of a share of Class A Common Stock on September 30, 2026.
  2. F2. Certain of these securities are RSUs. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock, subject to the applicable vesting schedule and conditions of each RSU.
  3. F3. These shares are held by RRE Ventures IV, L.P. ("Ventures IV"). The general partner of Ventures IV is RRE Ventures GP VI, LLC ("GP VI"). The managing members and officers of GP VI are James D. Robinson IV, Stuart J. Ellman, and William D. Porteous. Each of GP VI and Messrs. Robinson IV, Ellman, and Porteous disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities reported on this Form 4, except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest therein, if any.
Shares acquired 1,055 Class A common shares September 30, 2026; in lieu of cash compensation for the quarter ended September 30, 2026
Direct holdings after award 88,378 shares Reported after the September 30, 2026 award; certain securities are RSUs
Shares held by RRE Ventures IV, L.P. 719,881 shares Reported September 30, 2026
RSUs financial
"Certain of these securities are RSUs."
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
pecuniary interest financial
"except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest therein, if any"
vesting schedule financial
"subject to the applicable vesting schedule and conditions of each RSU"
A vesting schedule is a timeline that determines when someone gains full ownership of certain benefits, such as company stock or retirement contributions. Think of it like earning the right to own a gift gradually over time, rather than receiving it all at once. It matters to investors because it affects when they can fully access or sell these benefits, influencing their financial planning and decision-making.

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How many BKSY shares did director William D. Porteous receive?

William D. Porteous acquired 1,055 Class A common shares on September 30, 2026. He elected to receive the shares in lieu of cash compensation under the Outside Director Compensation Policy for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Who held the 719,881 BKSY shares reported indirectly?

RRE Ventures IV, L.P. held the 719,881 shares. Its general partner was RRE Ventures GP VI, LLC; that general partner's managing members and officers James D. Robinson IV, Stuart J. Ellman and William D. Porteous disclaimed beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Porteous William D.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O BLACKSKY TECHNOLOGY INC.,
2411 DULLES CORNER PARK, SUITE 300

(Street)
HERNDON VIRGINIA 20171

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BlackSky Technology Inc. [ BKSY ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/30/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock09/30/2026A1,055(1)A$088,378(2)D
Class A Common Stock719,881ISee footnote(3)
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. These shares represent the Class A Common Stock that the Reporting Person elected to receive in lieu of cash compensation under the Issuer's Outside Director Compensation Policy for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The number of shares awarded in lieu of cash was calculated based on the closing price of a share of Class A Common Stock on September 30, 2026.
2. Certain of these securities are RSUs. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock, subject to the applicable vesting schedule and conditions of each RSU.
3. These shares are held by RRE Ventures IV, L.P. ("Ventures IV"). The general partner of Ventures IV is RRE Ventures GP VI, LLC ("GP VI"). The managing members and officers of GP VI are James D. Robinson IV, Stuart J. Ellman, and William D. Porteous. Each of GP VI and Messrs. Robinson IV, Ellman, and Porteous disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities reported on this Form 4, except to the extent of its or his pecuniary interest therein, if any.
Remarks:
/s/ Christiana L. Lin, attorney-in-fact on behalf of William D. Porteous10/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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