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As the role of commercial space capabilities continues to evolve in modern conflict, procurement agility has never been more critical. Join Jonathan Debilde at SmallSat Europe exploring how governments and militaries can rapidly integrate commercial space services to support mission needs in dynamic operational environments.

The film festival in Cannes is a city‑wide celebration of cinema, creativity and culture. BlackSky captured the city at about 4:25 this afternoon with Gen-3, detecting nearly 10,000 vehicles and more than 1,500 vessels in the bustling area. Lights … Camera … Perspective. #Gen3 #spacebasedintelligence

Speed matters when decisions can't wait. In this @sspi podcast, Katelyn Fobes shares how BlackSky is helping transform satellite imagery into operational real-time insights. From AI-enabled analysis to the evolving role of commercial space in government operations, the discussion highlights the growing importance of delivering actionable intelligence at mission speed. Listen to the full conversation here: sspipodcast.libsyn.com/blacksky-how-i…

AI is redefining the future of remote sensing from faster analytics to smarter decision making at scale. Join Andrew Aslinger at ASCEND as industry leaders discuss how AI has transformed the delivery of actionable intelligence. From evolving government-commercial collaboration to advances in data accessibility, the conversation will explore what these changes mean for the future of geospatial intelligence.

Last week, our Chief Marketing & Product Officer, Lyn Chassagne, joined @mikegruss of @SpaceNews_Inc for an episode of Space Minds, where they talked about speed of data delivery, AI’s role in the imagery sector and the path to sovereign space programs. Give it a listen here: #spacebasedintelligence #Gen3 bit.ly/42wmZZi

$BKSY won a seven-figure subscription contract with a new government customer for new and advanced Gen-2 mission applications. The initial one-year period-of-performance contract expands access to Gen-2 capacity, increasing mission value for the customer. With this agreement, BlackSky is leveraging our advanced, end-to-end architecture to deliver solutions that meet the customer's readiness and operational priorities. Read more: blacksky.com/press-releases…

Today $BKSY reported Q1 2026 results. “With up to $160 million in new contract wins, we are rapidly growing revenues driven by the demand for Gen-3 space-based intelligence and AI services,” said Brian E. O’Toole, BlackSky CEO. “We are raising our guidance for the year based on strong year-to-date sales performance, in-year revenue visibility, and accelerated demand for best-in-class Gen-3 solutions in our pipeline.” Read more: blacksky.com/press-releases…

$BKSY secured its next wave of Gen-3 On Demand customers in Q1. Rapid integration of high-performance 35-centimeter imagery and analytics data into customer operations during Gen-3 Early Access periods is driving longer term subscription opportunities “These initial On-Demand contracts give us strong visibility into the next wave of Gen-3 customers,” said Brian O’Toole, BlackSky CEO. “BlackSky is successfully capturing new customers and transitioning these accounts — many of which start out as small pilot programs — into larger, long-term subscriptions. Subscription-based contracts tend to be low-churn and drive predictable revenue growth as part of our land-and-expand strategy." Read more: blacksky.com/press-releases…

Ready for the weekend? Wind down with this behind-the-scenes look at how the chocolatiers at The Broadmoor created a replica of a BlackSky Gen-3 satellite, made entirely of chocolate, during this month's Space Symposium. bit.ly/4cUnHEx

$BKSY won a nearly $30 million, one-year Assured contract from an international defense customer The customer rapidly scaled from a six-figure Early Access pilot program to a subscription deal in less than six months to meet an accelerated need for real time space-based tactical ISR capabilities. Read more: blacksky.com/press-releases…

The Golden Gate Bridge, captured at a low angle from approximately 400 miles (643 km) away by a @BlackSky_Inc satellite. Learn more here: instagram.com/p/DXj5jwyDv4x/…

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Timing is everything. Check out these images, taken today, of Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center. At 07:29 local time, Gen-3 captured an extreme off-nadir twilight shot of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on the pad before again catching the vehicle in flight at 10:13, 38 seconds after launch, as it was traveling more than 400 miles per hour. With time-diverse imaging capabilities and flexible imaging modes, Gen-3 sees relevant activity at all hours of the day.

Headed to the @USGIF GEOINT Symposium next week? BlackSky will be speaking on advancing the speed and effectiveness of GEOINT workflows. Hear Nick Lewis, BlackSky's Senior Director of Solutions Engineering, on a panel that explores how real-time data delivery enables a more agile approach to intelligence.

What happens when commercial Earth observation is no longer a supplemental capability but crucial to operational infrastructure for defense and intelligence organizations? When ISR depends on commercial data streams, access alone is not enough. Delivery certainty becomes the defining requirement. Read the full blog post about the strategic shift from probability to commitment in commercial ISR delivery here: bit.ly/3QqBQlg #BlackSkyAssured #Gen3 #spacebasedintelligence

$BSKY won a competitive $25 million, multi-year Assured contract with a major international defense customer. The new subscription deal accelerates the customer’s national space capabilities while serving the needs of multiple operational branches with guaranteed access to best-in-class 35-centimeter Gen-3 imagery with real-time AI-enabled analytics. Read more: blacksky.com/press-releases…

Join BlackSky at the @USGIF GEOINT Symposium 2026 at Booth 1103. We'll be showcasing live demos of BlackSky Spectra®, delivering real-time, AI-enabled intelligence that transforms dynamic data into actionable insights for mission-critical decision making. Stop by to see how we're enabling faster, more informed operations, or reach out to schedule a dedicated meeting with our team

$BKSY will host a live webcast and conference call to discuss Q1 2026 financial results and our business outlook on May 7 at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Read more: blacksky.com/press-releases…

From the Broadmoor to COS, BlackSky is live from Space Symposium. This morning's collection highlights real-time aircraft and vehicle detections, turning activity into actionable intelligence in minutes. Whether you're arriving or departing at the Symposium, BlackSky is showcasing how AI-powered analytics transform high-frequency imagery into mission-ready insight by automatically detecting patterns, surfacing anomalies and delivering clarity at speed. Safe travels.