BlackSky Gen-2 / eo constellation
sourcingtypical 4/5 · 12 factsThe BlackSky constellation of 1 m resolution earth observation microsatellites was deployed by BlackSky Global. The satellites feature the SpaceView-24 imaging system built by Harris Corp.'s Exelis with an aperture of 24 cm. The Block 2 satellites have increased solar arrays and can image in four bands and panchromatic mode, producing 1000 images per day in stills or video mode.
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Who operates BlackSky Gen-2?
BlackSky Gen-2 is operated by BlackSky Global. (source, as of 2026-07-05)
How many BlackSky Gen-2 satellites are active on orbit?
CelesTrak's catalog currently tracks 11 objects for BlackSky Gen-2. (source, as of 2026-07-11)
When did BlackSky Gen-2 first launch?
BlackSky Gen-2 first launched on 2018-11-29. (source, as of 2026-07-05)
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sats active (verified) counts objects currently tracked in CelesTrak's catalog for this constellation. It is a tracking count, not an operator claim about satellite health.
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sources
Includes data from Gunter's Space Page: doc_sdat/blacksky-global.htm