BlackSky raises 2026 revenue and EBITDA guidance amid Gen-3 satellite service growth

BlackSky Technology reported strong progress in Q1 2026 with accelerating adoption of its Gen-3 satellite subscription services, securing up to $160 million in new contracts. The company now operates four Gen-3 satellites, enabling daily high-resolution imagery, and expects to have eight by year-end. Management raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $130-$150 million and adjusted EBITDA to $12-$24 million, reflecting improved revenue visibility and operational scale. This growth highlights BlackSky's strengthening position in commercial geospatial intelligence through recurring subscriptions and expanding satellite capabilities.