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BlackSky

BlackSky

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Herndon, Virginia 45,012 followers

BlackSky is a space-based intelligence company delivering real-time imagery of the most critical locations and events.

About us

BlackSky is a space-based intelligence company that delivers real-time imagery with global rapid revisit, analytics, and high-frequency monitoring of the most critical and strategic locations, economic assets, and events. BlackSky customers see, understand and anticipate change for a decisive strategic advantage to the tactical edge, and act not just fast, but first. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding U.S. and international government agencies, businesses, and organizations around the world. BlackSky is headquartered in Herndon, VA and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange as BKSY. To learn more, visit Real Time Geospatial Intelligence Solutions & Satellite Imagery and follow us on Twitter/X.

Website
http://www.blacksky.com/
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Herndon, Virginia
Type
Public Company
Founded
2013
Specialties
Satellite Imaging, Small Satellites, Global Observation, Spacecrafts, Microsat, Near Real-Time Imaging, Satellite Communications, Rapid Revisit Rate, Satellite Constellation, Earth Observation, Global Awareness, and Web-Scale Software Platform

Locations

  • Primary

    13241 Woodland Park Road

    Suite 300

    Herndon, Virginia 20171, US

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  • 1505 Westlake Ave

    Suite 600

    Seattle, Washington 98109, US

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Employees at BlackSky

Updates

  • The shift toward on-demand, subscription-based intelligence is accelerating globally. Our 2025 results reflect that momentum—with growing international demand, expanding Gen-3 adoption and a second consecutive year of positive adjusted EBITDA. As customers move from pilot programs to long-term operational contracts, we're scaling our Gen-3 constellation to meet increasing mission requirements worldwide. 2026 will be about continued deployment, capacity expansion and delivering resilient, high-frequency insights when and where they matter most. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/gCswaVs7

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  • Join BlackSky at GOVSATCOM Conference 2026 for a timely discussion on accelerating mission outcomes through GEOINT and AI. Jonathan D. will join the panel "GEOINT, AI and Analysis: Achieving Speed to Mission," sharing how BlackSky’s real-time, high revisit satellite imagery, AI-driven analytics and rapid tasking capabilities deliver decision-grade intelligence at operational speed, enabling customers to move from data to action faster than ever. We look forward to connecting in Luxembourg.

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    Good morning from DGI - Defence Geospatial Intelligence in London, where BlackSky is onsite connecting with the global defense and intelligence community to show how real-time space-based intelligence is transforming decision advantage. Visit our booth to see live demos of rapid revisit, very high resolution satellite imagery and AI-driven analytics with low-latency delivery. Here's a Gen-3 image from London taken this morning, captured at 08:51 UTC and delivered in BlackSky Spectra 50 minutes later at 09:41. #Gen3 #spacebasedintelligence Kamran Akhtar Andrew OHare Nick. Lewis Brett Davis Lyn Chassagne Jonathan D. Ken Joyce Mike S. Katelyn Fobes Leon A. Paul Cabellon

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  • Lyn Chassagne, BlackSky's Chief Marketing & Product Officer is joining the DGI - Defence Geospatial Intelligence main stage session as the panel discusses the question: "How Can You Integrate AI into Geospatial Workflows Without Losing Analyst Insight, Oversight or Operational Control?" Join us to explore how AI can enhance decision making while enhancing the human expertise to drive meaningful action. #DGI2026 #Geospatial #AI

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  • BlackSky is gearing up for DGI - Defence Geospatial Intelligence in London next week where we're showcasing how very high-resolution imagery and AI-enabled analytics drive actionable insights from space. This view of London highlights the level of detail our satellites capture, enabling faster, smarter decision-making for our customers worldwide. Connect with us at DGI to explore how BlackSky can deliver real-time intelligence to support your mission. 

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  • BlackSky secured a new eight-figure international contract to deliver a Gen-3 sovereign space-based intelligence solution. The agreement includes a dedicated 35 cm very-high resolution Gen-3 satellite, multi-year on-orbit operations and an Assured subscription for imagery and analytics. This award reflects growing demand for sovereign, high-performance space-based intelligence that enables nations to operate with greater independence and clarity. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/gpNubjGv

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  • BlackSky is hiring a Senior Account Manager to serve as a trusted point of contact for key government customers and help grow strategic partnerships. Responsibilities include managing government account portfolios, facilitating ongoing engagement with stakeholders, contributing to customer satisfaction and renewals and translating operational requirements into long-term value. This is a strong opportunity for someone with experience in geospatial or defense-oriented account leadership. This role is a hybrid position based out of our Herndon, VA office. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gck5t_9E

  • “BlackSky’s customers are selecting Assured because of the unmatched confidence and certainty they experience with the highest-priority access to tasking capacity and reliable real-time delivery over their key areas of operation,” said Brian OToole. BlackSky’s Gen-3 international momentum continues with a seven-figure Assured contract award supporting an international defense customer. This Assured agreement extends the uncontested access to Gen-2 and Gen-3 imagery and AI-enabled analytics services over the country’s priority areas of interest. In addition to Assured, BlackSky continues to support the customer’s defense modernization efforts by accelerating their sovereign space capabilities through an end-to-end mission solutions offering that includes Gen-3 Earth observation satellites, ground station capabilities and flight operations support. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/g7vqfSTk

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  • BlackSky is a proud sponsor of the Defense and Intelligence Space Conference. As global threats evolve, the need for persistent monitoring, rapid data delivery and actionable insights from space has never been more critical–areas where BlackSky continues to lead. We also extend our congratulations to the Honorable Sue Gordon, 2026 recipient of the National Security Space Association (NSSA) Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her enduring leadership and contributions to the national security and intelligence community. https://lnkd.in/ezKYBKUB #DISC26 #NationalSecuritySpace #DefenseAndIntelligence

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  • World Defense Show is underway and the scale speaks for itself. BlackSky is on the ground showcasing how very high resolution real-time intelligence brings clarity to the world's most complex defense and security missions. From precise monitoring to rapid insight delivery, our capabilities are designed to help decision makers see more, know more and act faster. Connect with BlackSky onsite at Booth H1-K2 to see live demonstrations and learn how space-based intelligence can strengthen operational advantage.

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