BlackSky Technology won a series of U.S. R & D contracts to develop and field mission-critical Gen-3 AI solutions that enhance customers’ ability to conduct real-time, space-based tactical ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) operations.

“BlackSky continues to lead the commercial space-based intelligence industry by deploying proprietary, high-performance AI detection and identification algorithms directly into our customer’s classified mission environment,” said Brian O’Toole, BlackSky CEO. “Continued U.S. investments across BlackSky’s advanced, purpose-built space-based AI solutions reflect strong alignment between our technical roadmap and the nation’s current and future operational needs.”

“BlackSky’s commercial AI capabilities are adding machine speed to our customers’ space-based intelligence decision loop, compressing time and increasing the accuracy of strategic and tactical assessments, during live operations,” said O’Toole.

Under one contract BlackSky will leverage proven, high-performance AI-enabled object detection and identification algorithms to mature space-based automated target recognition capabilities within the customer’s classified workflow. BlackSky will also continue to develop AI-enabled Battle Damage Detection analytics as a feature of its commercial Gen-3 offering. Automated battle damage analytics help decision makers quickly evaluate the physical and functional damage inflicted on targets during military operations.

The Gen-3 constellation delivers industry-leading, best-in-class 35-centimeter imagery resolution with AI-driven analytics. The sharpness of imagery provides tactical visual clarity, reduces classification ambiguities, and reduces human analysts’ cognitive load. The entire Gen-3 constellation has consistently delivered images with remarkable clarity and uniform quality, detailing vehicles, maritime vessels, and aircraft of various sizes, as well as individual people and their shadows.

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