BlackSky Extends HEO Space Domain Awareness Agreement with New Seven-Figure Non-Earth Imaging Contract Featuring Gen-3
Business Wire•15/10/2026•08:30 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤BlackSky signed a seven-figure annual extension with HEO entering its third year
- ➤Gen-3 imagery expands BlackSky’s non-Earth imaging capabilities with higher resolution and precision
- ➤HEO software combines BlackSky’s Gen-2 and Gen-3 constellation for automated space-object intelligence
- ➤Partnership expanded from an initial six-figure pilot to a growing seven-figure annual contract
Expert Statements
Brian O’Toole, CEO of BlackSky
“Our expanded partnership with HEO reflects the rapid evolution of non-Earth imagery from a specialized proof-of-concept into a critical component of mainstream space domain awareness”
Brian O’Toole, CEO of BlackSky
“With access to our combined Gen-2 and Gen-3 constellation, customers gain industry-leading image clarity and more collection opportunities essential for observing and characterizing intricate objects in orbit.”
Brian O’Toole, CEO of BlackSky
“Our software-defined, AI-enabled end-to-end architecture provides the flexibility to seamlessly leverage unused constellation capacity and deliver high-value, real-time intelligence for vital SDA missions without disrupting our primary terrestrial imaging operations.”
Will Crowe, CEO & Co-Founder of HEO
“We are entering an era where we must inspect, understand and maintain the infrastructure we put in orbit. That requires more frequent access to high-resolution imagery, without building a dedicated spacecraft for every mission.”
Will Crowe, CEO & Co-Founder of HEO
“By combining BlackSky’s constellation with HEO’s software, we can unlock more value from existing space infrastructure and give customers a clearer picture of the objects they depend on.”
BlackSky Extends HEO Space Domain Awareness Agreement with New Seven-Figure Non-Earth Imaging Contract Featuring Gen-3
The agreement will enable fully automated, low-latency intelligence of space objects by combining BlackSky’s Gen-3 very high-resolution imagery and Gen-2 with HEO software and analysis
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