The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and certain subsidiaries report beneficial ownership of common stock of BlackSky Technology Inc. on a Schedule 13G/A. The parent entity reports sole voting power over 642,055 shares and sole dispositive power over 657,313 shares, with shared dispositive power over 300 shares, for aggregate beneficial ownership of 657,613 shares, representing 1.8% of the class as of June 30, 2026.
Subsidiaries BNY Mellon IHC, LLC and MBC Investments Corp each report sole voting power over 583,870 shares and sole dispositive power over 599,428 shares, with shared dispositive power over 300 shares, for beneficial ownership of 599,728 shares, or 1.6% of the class. The filer states that the ownership report should not be construed as an admission of beneficial ownership for all purposes.
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Key Figures
Parent beneficial ownership:657,613 sharesParent ownership percentage:1.8%Parent sole voting power:642,055 shares+3 more
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Parent beneficial ownership657,613 sharesShares of BlackSky common stock beneficially owned by The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Parent ownership percentage1.8%Percent of BlackSky common stock class reported by The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Parent sole voting power642,055 sharesShares over which the parent has sole power to vote or direct the vote
Parent sole dispositive power657,313 sharesShares over which the parent has sole power to dispose or direct disposition
BNY Mellon IHC beneficial ownership599,728 sharesShares of BlackSky common stock beneficially owned by BNY Mellon IHC, LLC (1.6% of class)
MBC Investments Corp beneficial ownership599,728 sharesShares of BlackSky common stock beneficially owned by MBC Investments Corp (1.6% of class)
Key Terms
beneficial owner, Sole Voting Power, Sole Dispositive Power, Schedule 13G, +1 more
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beneficial ownerregulatory
"shall not be construed as an admission that ... are for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) ... the beneficial owners"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
Sole Voting Powerfinancial
"5 | Sole Voting Power 642,055.00 6 | Shared Voting Power 0.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
Sole Dispositive Powerfinancial
"7 | Sole Dispositive Power 657,313.00 8 | Shared Dispositive Power 300.00"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
parent holding companyregulatory
"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G)"
What ownership stake in BlackSky Technology Inc. (BKSY) does Bank of New York Mellon report?
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 657,613 shares of BlackSky Technology Inc. common stock, representing 1.8% of the class as of June 30, 2026, based on the Schedule 13G/A disclosure.
How many BlackSky (BKSY) shares can Bank of New York Mellon vote and dispose of?
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation has sole voting power over 642,055 shares and sole dispositive power over 657,313 shares, plus shared dispositive power over 300 shares, according to the Schedule 13G/A filing.
What is BNY Mellon IHC, LLC’s reported ownership in BlackSky (BKSY)?
BNY Mellon IHC, LLC reports sole voting power over 583,870 shares and sole dispositive power over 599,428 shares of BlackSky common stock, with beneficial ownership of 599,728 shares, representing 1.6% of the class.
What stake in BlackSky (BKSY) does MBC Investments Corp report?
MBC Investments Corp reports sole voting power over 583,870 shares and sole dispositive power over 599,428 shares, plus shared dispositive power over 300 shares, for beneficial ownership of 599,728 shares, or 1.6% of the common stock.
Does Bank of New York Mellon claim full beneficial ownership of its reported BlackSky (BKSY) shares?
The filer explicitly states that this reporting shall not be construed as an admission that The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation or its subsidiaries are beneficial owners of any securities covered for purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g).
Is Bank of New York Mellon a 5% or greater holder of BlackSky (BKSY) stock?
No. The filing indicates ownership of 5 percent or less of the class of BlackSky common stock, with the largest reported position at 1.8% of outstanding shares.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 2)
BlackSky Technology Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
09263B207
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
09263B207
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Bank of New York Mellon Corp
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEW YORK
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
642,055.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
657,313.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
300.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
657,613.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
1.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
09263B207
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BNY Mellon IHC, LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEW YORK
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
583,870.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
599,428.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
300.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
599,728.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
1.6 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
09263B207
1
Names of Reporting Persons
MBC Investments Corp
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
583,870.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
599,428.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
300.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
599,728.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
1.6 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
BlackSky Technology Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
2411 DULLES CORNER PARK, HERNDON, VIRGINIA, 20171.
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
240 Greenwich Street
New York, New York 10286
(c)
Citizenship:
See cover page
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
09263B207
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
The filing of this Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, or its direct or indirect subsidiaries, including The Bank of New York Mellon and BNY Mellon, National Association, are for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act, the beneficial owners of any securities covered by this Schedule 13G.
(b)
Percent of class:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Exhibit I.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.