The 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.
facts
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.
orbit
timeline
- 20232023-03-28BlackSky's newest satellites enter revenue-generating operations within 18 hours of launchas of 2026-07-12
- 20222022-05-25BlackSky awarded 10-year Electro Optical Commercial Layer contract with the National Reconnaissance Officeas of 2026-07-12
- 2022-04-02BlackSky Global 20 launches, completing the 24-satellite Gen-2 constellationas of 2026-07-12
- 20212021-05-15Electron launch failure destroys BlackSky Global 10 and 11as of 2026-07-12
- 20182018-12-03BlackSky Global 2 launches on Falcon 9, the first satellite of the Gen-2 constellationas of 2026-07-12
sources
Includes data from Gunter's Space Page: doc_sdat/blacksky-global.htm
faq
Who operates BlackSky Gen-2?
BlackSky Gen-2 is operated by BlackSky Global. 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. as of 2026-11-06
When did BlackSky Gen-2 first launch?
BlackSky Gen-2 first launched on 2018-11-29. as of 2026-07-05