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New Satellites will Extend BlackSky Constellation

Purpose-Built Platform for Large Area Mapping, Search and Change Monitoring

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Tom Patton
Jun 20, 2025
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Plans to expand a high frequency monitoring constellation with multispectral, large-area collection satellites have been announced by BlackSky. These new satellites will be designed to support country scale digital mapping, navigation, maritime and 3D digital twin applications at unmatched speed and scale.

“As legacy satellites approach end-of-life, we …

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