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BlackSky Gen-3 / eo constellation

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The BlackSky Gen-3 satellites represent BlackSky's third-generation Earth observation constellation, engineered to deliver very-high resolution imagery, hourly revisit rates, and AI-powered analytics at unprecedented speed. The satellites provide 35 cm panchromatic resolution (NIIRS-5+) and multispectral imaging with SWIR bands.

(source, as of 2026-07-05)

key specs

max resolution //0.35 mas of 2026-07-09
revisit //a few hours or lessas of 2026-07-09
spectral bands //panchromatic and color (multispectral), short-wave infrared (SWIR) for low-light and nighttime imagingas of 2026-07-09

faq

Who operates BlackSky Gen-3?

BlackSky Gen-3 is operated by BlackSky Global. (source, as of 2026-07-05)

How many BlackSky Gen-3 satellites are active on orbit?

CelesTrak's catalog currently tracks 4 objects for BlackSky Gen-3. (source, as of 2026-07-11)

When did BlackSky Gen-3 first launch?

BlackSky Gen-3 first launched on 2025-02-18. (source, as of 2026-07-05)