BNY Mellon discloses 5.8% BlackSky Technology (BKSY) stake on 13G filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 2,072,543 shares of BlackSky Technology Inc. common stock, representing 5.8% of the class as of 12/31/2025.

Affiliated entities including BNY Mellon IHC, MBC Investments, and Newton Investment Management North America each report beneficial ownership between 5.5% and 5.6% of the class. The securities are held in various fiduciary capacities, so other underlying entities receive dividends and sale proceeds, and no single other person has more than 5% interest.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

BlackSky Technology Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

09263B207

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 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 1,969,372.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,333,112.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 739,431.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,072,543.00

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)

5.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 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 1,915,777.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,279,772.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 739,431.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,019,203.00

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)

5.6 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 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 1,915,777.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,279,772.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 739,431.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,019,203.00

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)

5.6 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 09263B207

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Newton Investment Management North America, 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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,880,356.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,243,087.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 739,176.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,982,263.00

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)

5.5 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: BlackSky Technology Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 2411 DULLES CORNER PARK, SUITE 300, 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.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. All of the securities are beneficially owned by The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and its direct or indirect subsidiaries in their various fiduciary capacities. As a result, another entity in every instance is entitled to dividends or proceeds of sale. No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
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.

Bank of New York Mellon Corp

Signature:	Andrew Weiser
Name/Title:	Attorney-In-Fact
Date:	01/29/2026

BNY Mellon IHC, LLC

Signature:	Andrew Weiser
Name/Title:	Attorney-In-Fact
Date:	01/29/2026

MBC Investments Corp

Signature:	Andrew Weiser
Name/Title:	Attorney-In-Fact
Date:	01/29/2026

Newton Investment Management North America, LLC

Signature:	Andrew Weiser
Name/Title:	Attorney-In-Fact
Date:	01/29/2026

FAQ

How many BlackSky (BKSY) shares does BNY Mellon report owning?

BNY Mellon reports beneficial ownership of 2,072,543 shares of BlackSky common stock, equal to 5.8% of the class as of 12/31/2025. These holdings are reported under The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation on a Schedule 13G filing.

Which BNY Mellon subsidiaries report holdings in BlackSky (BKSY)?

The filing lists BNY Mellon IHC, LLC, MBC Investments Corp, and Newton Investment Management North America, LLC as reporting persons. Each subsidiary discloses beneficial ownership of BlackSky common stock with aggregate amounts slightly above 5% of the outstanding class.

What percentage of BlackSky (BKSY) does each BNY Mellon entity own?

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation reports 5.8% of the class. BNY Mellon IHC, LLC and MBC Investments Corp each report 5.6%, while Newton Investment Management North America, LLC reports 5.5%. All percentages relate to BlackSky common stock as of 12/31/2025.

How are dividends and sale proceeds from BlackSky (BKSY) shares treated?

All securities are beneficially owned by BNY Mellon and its subsidiaries in fiduciary capacities. Other entities are entitled to receive dividends and sale proceeds, and the filing states that no single other person’s interest in the reported securities exceeds 5% of the class.

Does BNY Mellon seek to influence control of BlackSky (BKSY)?

The certification states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of BlackSky. They are also not held in connection with any control-related transaction, except possible nomination activities under specified proxy rules.

What voting and dispositive powers does BNY Mellon report for BlackSky (BKSY)?

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation reports 1,969,372 shares with sole voting power and 1,333,112 with sole dispositive power, plus 739,431 shares with shared dispositive power. These figures together support its aggregate beneficial ownership of 2,072,543 BlackSky shares.