Seattle-based BlackSky has unveiled its first operational satellite, Global-1, with a 60-satellite Earth observation constellation to follow. The Spaceflight Industries geospatial information subsidiary plans to have four Global satellites operating within 2016, aiming to provide on-demand satellite imagery in about 90 minutes for $90 a picture. In addition, BlackSky offers its Spectra geospatial platform, which uses data from other commercial imaging satellites along with real-time data to guide responses to crises such as the Syrian civil war and hurricanes. BlackSky is also developing a version of its geospatial platform for the US Air Force.
Seattle-based BlackSky has unveiled its first operational satellite, Global-1, with a 60-satellite Earth observation constellation to follow. The Spaceflight Industries geospatial information subsidiary plans to have four Global satellites operating within the next year, aiming to provide on-demand satellite imagery in about 90 minutes for $90 a picture. In addition, BlackSky offers its Spectra geospatial platform, which uses data from other commercial imaging satellites along with real-time data to guide responses to crises such as the Syrian civil war and hurricanes. BlackSky is also developing a version of its geospatial platform for the US Air Force.