BlackSky LEO satellite constellation for Earth Observation

BlackSky LEO satellite constellation for Earth Observation

BlackSky is a leading provider of real-time geospatial intelligence and monitors activities and facilities worldwide by harnessing the world’s emerging sensor networks, using its own satellite constellation. The company, based in Seattle, USA, processes millions of observations from space, air, environmental sensors, asset tracking sensors, Industrial IoT, and Internet-enabled narrative sources.

The company is aiming for a 60-satellite constellation, which would offer 1m resolution and rapid satellite revisit rates. The satellite constellation is currently being built by SmallSat manufacturer LeoStella, LLC, a joint venture between Spaceflight Industries and Thales Alenia Space.