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BlackSky delivers very-high-resolution images from third Gen‑3 satellite within 24 hours of New Zealand launch

BlackSky released very high-resolution images from its third Gen‑3 Earth-imaging satellite less than 24 hours after liftoff from New Zealand, the company said. The rapid on-orbit imaging demonstrates operational readiness and fast tasking capability for the commercial imaging constellation and data delivery.

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BlackSky delivers very-high-resolution images from third Gen‑3 satellite within 24 hours of New Zealand launch BlackSky released very high-resolution images from its third Gen‑3 Earth-imaging satellite less than 24 hours after liftoff from New Zealand, the company said. The rapid on-orbit imaging demonstrates operational readiness and fast tasking capability for the commercial imaging constellation and data delivery.

2025-11-25T05:50:32.599401-08:00

BlackSky delivers very-high-resolution images from third Gen‑3 satellite within 24 hours of New Zealand launch

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