Geospatial intelligence and global monitoring services
BlackSky could be ready to launch the eighth and ninth satellites of its Earth observation constellation on a
Rocket Lab Electron rocket as early as Saturday, May 15.
The mission, “Running Out of Toes,” will send the two
LeoStella-designed Gen-2 satellites to orbit from Rocket Lab’s Complex 1 in New Zealand. BlackSky said the satellites would provide more frequent revisits globally with heightened revisit capability in the 45-to-50-degree markets.
BlackSky’s geospatial intelligence solutions deliver analytics and insights for a range of government agencies and industries. In February, the company announced it would go public through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger with
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BlackSky Demonstrates Growth and Scalability with Planned Launch of Additional Satellites
May 7, 2021 By Editor
Company Continues Constellation Expansion to Increase Capacity for First-to-Know Insights
BlackSky’s constellation of imaging smallsats enables persistent monitoring of the global supply chain. In this example, BlackSky’s satellites captured the Port of Los Angeles during the ongoing, historic level of congestion. Additionally, BlackSky’s satellites imaged ships waiting at anchorage outside the port and Spectra AI aggregated recent news reports and other data elements to enable real-time monitoring and inform critical decision making, with timely alerts, as conditions change. Through BlackSky’s Spectra platform, customers can monitor the world’s economic activity all from the comfort of home. (Photo: Business Wire)
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