BlackSky unveils Gen-3 satellite design for tactical intelligence

BlackSky/Gen-3 Satellite Constellation

BlackSky announced its third-generation satellite platform, designed to deliver 50cm resolution panchromatic imagery at nadir and average 50cm coverage for tactical intelligence. The Gen-3 design represented a significant upgrade from second-generation satellites and included multiple sensors including short-wave infrared. First launches were planned for 2022.