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.
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
- 20252025-12-17BlackSky's third Gen-3 satellite enters commercial operations three weeks after launchas of 2026-07-12
- 2025-07-08BlackSky signs Gen-3 early access agreement with a Gen-2 customer supporting Ukraineas of 2026-07-12
- 2025-03-04BlackSky delivers first Gen-3 very high-resolution imagery five days after launchas of 2026-07-12
- 2025-02-18BlackSky Global 31 launches on Electron, the first Gen-3 satelliteas of 2026-07-12
- 2025-01-24BlackSky ships its first Gen-3 satellite to Rocket Lab ahead of a planned February launchas of 2026-07-12
sources
Includes data from Gunter's Space Page: doc_sdat/blacksky-global-g3.htm
faq
Who operates BlackSky Gen-3?
BlackSky Gen-3 is operated by BlackSky Global. as of 2026-07-05
How many BlackSky Gen-3 satellites are active on orbit?
CelesTrak's catalog currently tracks 5 objects for BlackSky Gen-3. as of 2026-11-06
When did BlackSky Gen-3 first launch?
BlackSky Gen-3 first launched on 2025-02-18. as of 2026-07-05