BlackSky Secures New Seven-Figure Contract for Gen-3 Space Imaging

• •BlackSky's new contract with HEO is valued in the seven-figure range annually.
• •The partnership enhances automated, low-latency intelligence for space domain awareness.
• •BlackSky's Gen-3 imagery will significantly improve the clarity and frequency of data collection.

BlackSky Technology Inc. has extended its partnership with HEO through a seven-figure annual contract for non-Earth imaging services. This agreement enhances space domain awareness capabilities by integrating BlackSky's Gen-3 very high-resolution imagery with HEO's software for automated intelligence on space objects. The partnership, which began in 2024, has evolved from a six-figure pilot to a significant contract, reflecting the increasing demand for high-resolution imagery in defense and intelligence sectors. The Gen-3 satellites will provide improved clarity and frequency of data collection, essential for monitoring and characterizing objects in orbit. BlackSky's CEO emphasized the importance of this technology in maintaining space infrastructure and meeting national security needs.