Feb 26, 2025 5:31 PM
Updated Mar 27, 2025 8:34 AM
The US is supercharging its space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities with a new contract.
The US is supercharging its space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
Virginia-based BlackSky just scored a “multimillion-dollar” contract with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to launch a next-gen imaging satellite that will redefine ISR missions.
Under the deal, BlackSky will manage everything from pre-launch preparations to in-orbit operations for the Gen-3 satellite, on behalf of the DIU.
Read the full story on our new publication, NextGen Defense: BlackSky Scores Multimillion-Dollar US Contract for Next-Gen ISR Satellite
Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance•defense spending•Satellite•United States•Defense Innovation Unit
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