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BlackSky constellation
Compiled from public sources on 2026-06-14. Not independently verified by blacksky.
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BlackSky operates a proprietary low Earth orbit satellite constellation paired with the BlackSky Spectra tasking and analytics platform.[1][2] The assessed BlackSky Global satellites carry the SpaceView-24 camera, a 24 cm aperture optical multispectral sensor that USGS characterised at 0.8-0.9 m ground resolution and a 6 km nadir swath.[3] BlackSky's Gen-3 programme offers 35 cm imagery with multiple same-day passes and delivery in as little as 60 minutes after collection, based on a 16-satellite on-orbit constellation according to operator documentation as of 2026.[4] The constellation serves tasking customers across strategic-location monitoring, economic asset tracking, and event response worldwide.[1]
All fields
| current status | operational |
| operator | blacksky |
| launch vehicle | spacex-falcon-9 |
| orbit type | Low Earth orbit; inclined orbits around 500 km, with 42-53 degree inclination reported for assessed Global satellites |
| swath km | 6 |
| tasking supported | true |
| current geographic priority | Global tasking and monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets, and events |
| Last updated | 2026-06-14 |
| claim status | unclaimed |
Compositional position
- [1]System Characterization Report on the BlackSky Global Multispectral Sensoragency doc2026-06-14
- [2]BlackSky Technology Inc. 2025 Form 10-Klegal text2026-06-14
- [3]BlackSky investor relations corporate overviewoperator marketing2026-06-14
- [4]BlackSky Gen-3 constellation overviewoperator marketing2026-06-14