BlackSky secures $25 million defense contract for satellite imagery

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BlackSky Wins Competitive $25 Million, Multi-Year Assured Contract with Major International Defense Customer

April 22, 2026 8:30 AM EDT

New subscription accelerates customers national space capabilities with guaranteed access to best-in-class, 35-centimeter Gen-3 imagery with real-time AI-enabled analytics

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) won a competitive $25 million, multi-year Assured contract with a major international defense customer. The new subscription deal accelerates the customers 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.

The proven operational performance of our 35-centimeter Gen-3 satellites is driving long-term commitments from major government... More