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