11 September 2026 year Fr. 03:28 (UTC) From the Mahia Peninsula, UTC, the "Gen-3-5" spacecraft was launched using the "Electron" launch vehicle.
"Electron" is a reusable two-stage light-class launch vehicle, Developed by Rocket Lab to remove small satellites to low Earth orbit (LEO).
Gen-3 satellite is a new generation of optical surveillance satellites from Blacksky, which provide improved photo quality and extended analytical capabilities.
The "Gen-3" spacecraft is capable of receiving high-resolution images 35 centimeters, which significantly improves the capabilities of "BlackSky" in providing high-frequency data and analytics, maintained by artificial intelligence. This will allow customers to automatically detect, identify and classify a wide range of objects, such as vehicles, planes and vessels, that is important for tactical intelligence missions and strategic operations.
BlackSky is an American company, specializing in satellite surveys, geoanalyst and real -time data processing. It uses artificial intelligence and machine training to provide prompt information about global events to governments, military, commercial organizations and humanitarian missions.
At the moment of the group is 15 identified KA. This launch will expand the grouping even more 1 KA.
According to the CCS