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BlackSky commissions fourth Gen-3 satellite in under one week

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:31:40 -0400

BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) announced it commissioned its fourth Gen-3 satellite in less than one week following launch, making its Gen-3 capabilities available to all global customers.

The satellite provides 35-centimeter resolution imagery and AI-enabled analytics through the company's BlackSky Spectra platform. The commissioning process included establishing communications, verifying system functionality for propulsion, positioning and power, and calibrating the imagery sensor payload and onboard processing systems.

"With immediate additional capacity integrated into live operations, customers experience a pivotal qualitative increase in how they see, understand, and anticipate changes at the tactical edge," said Brian O'Toole, BlackSky CEO.

The Gen-3 general availability allows

BlackSky Successfully Commissions Gen-3 in Less Than One Week Opening Gen-3 General Availability for Global Customer Base

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Industry-leading achievement makes daily service for best-in-class 35-centimeter imagery and AI-enabled analytics available to customers through BlackSky Spectra®

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has successfully commissioned the fourth Gen-3 satellite in less than one week following launch, opening general availability for its advanced, next-generation Gen-3 capabilities to all global customers. This industry-leading achievement makes daily service for best-in-class 35-centimeter imagery and AI-enabled analytics available to customers through BlackSky Spectra.

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<h1>BlackSky fourth Gen-3 satellite delivers first images within hours of launch</h1>
<p>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:31:36 -0400</p>
<p>BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) achieved first light imagery from its fourth Generation-3 satellite within hours of launch. The company reported that the satellite captured images over Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago, Chile on March 8.</p><p>

The Herndon, Virginia-based company operates 35-centimeter resolution satellites designed

BlackSky Fourth Gen-3 Satellite Achieves On-Orbit First Light Operations Within Hours

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Milestone illustrates how company’s best-in-class 35-centimeter satellites are meeting customer demand for responsive, tactical ISR capabilities at real-time mission speed

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) delivered first light imagery from its fourth Gen-3 satellite within hours following launch. As the Gen-3 constellation continues to expand, this milestone adds vital on-orbit capacity for warfighters and illustrates how the company’s best-in-class 35-centimeter satellites are meeting the global customer demand for responsive, tactical ISR at real-time mission speed.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260310016298/en/

BKSY) delivered first light imagery from its fourth Gen-3 satellite within hours following launch. As the Gen-3 constellation continues to expand, this milestone adds vital on-orbit capacity for warfighters and illustrates how the company’s best-in-class 35-centimeter satellites are meeting the global customer demand for responsive, tactical ISR at real-time mission speed.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260310016298/en/

Funding for four-year award prompted by customer satisfaction and reliable performance of high-cadence, AI-enabled change detection analytics

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has secured a seven-figure award under the company’s NGA Luno A Facility Monitoring Delivery Order. The decision to renew funding for the four-year award was prompted by customer satisfaction and the reliable performance of the company’s high-cadence, AI-enabled change detection analytics.

“BlackSky’s successful performance on the Luno A program reflects the critical value of meeting customer commitments with proven, reliable commercial space-based monitoring services, especially in a strained budget

BlackSky Secures Seven-Figures Toward NGA Luno A Facility Monitoring Delivery Order

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Funding for four-year award prompted by customer satisfaction and reliable performance of high-cadence, AI-enabled change detection analytics

BlackSky Secures Seven-Figures Toward NGA Luno A Facility Monitoring Delivery Order

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Funding for four-year award prompted by customer satisfaction and reliable performance of high-cadence, AI-enabled change detection analytics

BlackSky Secures Seven-Figures Toward NGA Luno A Facility Monitoring Delivery Order

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Funding for four-year award prompted by customer satisfaction and reliable performance of high-cadence, AI-enabled change detection analytics

BlackSky Technology Inc. (BKSY) PT Raised to $27 at Jefferies

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:33:01 -0400

Jefferies analyst Greg Konrad raised the price target on BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) to $27.00 (from $23.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

Form 8-K/A BlackSky Technology Inc. For: Feb 26

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:15:00 -0400

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Form 8-K/A BlackSky Technology Inc. For: Feb 26

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:15:00 -0400

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Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on BlackSky Technology, Inc. (BKSY) 4Q25

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:28:00 -0400

Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - February 27, 2026) - BlackSky Technology, Inc. (NYSE: BKSY): Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on BlackSky Technology, Inc. (NYSE: BKSY). BKSY reported revenue, adj EBITDA, and EPS of $35.2M, $8.8M, and ($0.02), respectively. This compares to our/consensus estimates of $41.1M/$36.1M, $11.1M/$7.2M, and ($0.18)/($0.28). Imagery and Software Analytical Services revenue declined to $14.5M (-17% y/y), with management remaining cautious amid EOCL-related budget uncertainty. Mission Solutions rose to $9.5M (vs. $1.0M last year) on a new international Gen-3 contract and milestone deliveries. Professional

Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on BlackSky Technology, Inc. (BKSY) 4Q25

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:28:00 -0400

BlackSky Technology Inc. (BKSY) PT Raised to $25 at Craig-Hallum

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:22:46 -0400

Craig-Hallum analyst Jeff Van Rhee raised the price target on BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) to $25.00 (from $21.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

The analyst comments "Gen-3 imagery quality at this point looks exceptional and we are waiting for signings / golives to start showing the benefits. While the quarter and outlook were ahead of us, they were below the Street. New signing ACV growth has been somewhat slow and in the interim the team has kept OpEx on a short leash. Further, EOCL has been reduced ~$2M/month starting Aug’25 due to budget restructuring / changes in line items, weighing

BlackSky Technology Inc. (BKSY) PT Raised to $25 at Craig-Hallum

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:22:46 -0400

Craig-Hallum analyst Jeff Van Rhee raised the price target on BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) to $25.00 (from $21.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

BlackSky Technology Inc. (BKSY) PT Lowered to $26 at Canaccord

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:44:07 -0400

Canaccord analyst Austin Moeller lowered the price target on BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) to $26.00 (from $27.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

Rocket Lab signs contract for four BlackSky satellite launches

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:51:49 -0400

Rocket Lab USA Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB) announced it secured a multi-launch contract with BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) for four dedicated Electron rocket missions to deploy BlackSky's Gen-3 Earth observation satellites.

The agreement brings the total number of Electron launches for BlackSky since 2019 to 17 missions. Rocket Lab will integrate its Advanced Lightband separation systems into each mission to ensure spacecraft separation from the rocket.

"Long-term partnerships like these are built on reliability and execution, and with Electron's stellar record and our team's sought-after launch service, we're proud to keep delivering streamlined access to space for BlackSky with these newly signed

Rocket Lab signs contract for four BlackSky satellite launches

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:51:49 -0400