BlackSky is a leading provider of real-time geospatial intelligence, operating its own constellation of Earth observation satellites in low Earth orbit. The company delivers on-demand, high-frequency imagery, monitoring, and analytics of critical locations and events using its AI-powered Spectra platform. BlackSky serves government organizations and commercial enterprises, providing them with timely insights and data for strategic decision-making.
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Electron delivered two BlackSky Gen-2 Earth-imaging satellites to a circular 430 km orbit.
BlackSky has had five satellites successfully deployed to low Earth orbit on Rocket Lab missions across 2019 and 2021.
Two additional BlackSky satellites are scheduled to launch on Rocket Lab’s next Electron mission named 'A Data With Destiny' during a 14-day launch window that opens in December.
The first of Rocket Lab’s two contracted fourth-quarter Electron launches for BlackSky is scheduled for 2021-11-17 after delays caused by a sensor problem and poor weather.
BlackSky plans to expand its constellation of imaging satellites from six to 12 by year-end pending the timing of planned launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand pad.
BlackSky won a $30 million, five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for artificial-intelligence-enabled economic monitoring.
BlackSky signed a strategic commercial agreement with Palantir Technologies to support Palantir's government customers.
BlackSky generated an operating loss of $48,900,000 in the third quarter, up from a loss of $12,500,000 in the prior-year period.
BlackSky revised its 2021 revenue forecast from $40,000,000 to a range of $30,000,000 to $34 million, citing the timing of new contract start dates and supply chain impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The final EOCL request for proposals follows more than two years of market research that included 2019 study contracts awarded to Maxar, BlackSky, and Planet.
Amy Minnick will lead BlackSky’s commercial business with a focus on expanding its global footprint across multiple vertical markets.
Amy Minnick will be a part of BlackSky’s executive leadership team.
Amy Minnick will focus on expanding BlackSky's global footprint across several vertical markets.
Brian E. O'Toole is the CEO of BlackSky.
Before joining BlackSky, Amy Minnick was the chief business officer at Cape Analytics.
Amy Minnick will help accelerate BlackSky's position in the real-time global intelligence market.
Amy Minnick will focus on expanding BlackSky's global footprint across multiple vertical markets.
Amy Minnick will play a vital role in accelerating BlackSky's position as a leader in real-time global intelligence.
Prior to joining BlackSky, Amy Minnick was the chief business officer at Cape Analytics.
BlackSky appointed Amy Minnick as its Chief Commercial Officer on November 2, 2021.