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BlackSky Reseller Telespazio to Provide Spain’s First Ever High-cadence, Low-latency Imagery Service for Disaster Response

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BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has partnered with Telespazio Ibérica to provide Spain's first high-cadence, low-latency rapid emergency imagery service to the Government of Aragon and the Geographic Institute of Aragon (IGEAR). This service aims to enhance real-time situational awareness during crises such as fires and floods, allowing local governments to make informed decisions quickly. CEO Brian E. O’Toole emphasized the operational value of real-time imagery in crisis situations. BlackSky has previously supported disaster management efforts during significant events, including the 2022 Turkish and Syrian earthquakes.

BlackSky operates a leading small satellite constellation designed for efficient imagery capture, combining data processing through its Spectra AI platform for actionable insights.

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Commercially available imagery services deliver critical, real-time situational awareness to local incident command operations in Aragon region

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) reseller Telespazio Ibérica will deliver Spain’s first-ever high-cadence, low-latency rapid emergency imagery service to the Government of Aragon and the Geographic Institute of Aragon (IGEAR).

“BlackSky’s ability to monitor rapid change over time gives local government leaders strategic assurance and incident commanders tactical confidence when they need it most,” said Brian E. O’Toole, BlackSky CEO. “Real-time situational awareness provides immediate value to crisis response missions when life-saving decisions need to made in a matter of minutes.”

The autonomous community of Aragon will use the imagery service to streamline responses to various crisis situations including fires, floods and other natural disasters.

BlackSky has supported a number of international customers and partners using satellite imagery for disaster management, including the Turkish and Syrian earthquake response in 2022 and the Beirut, Lebanon, chemical explosion that displaced more than 300 thousand people in 2020.

About BlackSky

BlackSky is a leading provider of real-time geospatial intelligence. BlackSky delivers on-demand, high frequency imagery, monitoring and analytics of the most critical and strategic locations, economic assets, and events in the world.

BlackSky designs, owns and operates one of the industry’s leading low earth orbit small satellite constellations, optimized to capture imagery cost-efficiently where and when our customers need it. BlackSky’s Spectra AI software platform processes data from BlackSky’s constellation and from other third-party sensors to develop the critical insights and analytics that our customers require.

BlackSky is relied upon by U.S. and international government agencies, commercial businesses, and organizations around the world. BlackSky is headquartered in Herndon, VA, and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange as BKSY. To learn more, visit www.blacksky.com and follow us on Twitter.

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Investor Contact

Aly Bonilla

VP, Investor Relations

abonilla@blacksky.com

Media Contact

Pauly Cabellon

Director, External Communications

pcabellon@blacksky.com

Source: BlackSky Technology Inc.

FAQ

What new service did BlackSky Technology launch for the Government of Aragon?

BlackSky Technology launched Spain’s first high-cadence, low-latency rapid emergency imagery service.

How does BlackSky's imagery service benefit local governments?

The imagery service provides real-time situational awareness, aiding local governments in making quick, informed decisions during crises.

What previous disaster management efforts has BlackSky been involved in?

BlackSky has supported disaster management in events like the Turkish and Syrian earthquakes in 2022 and the 2020 Beirut chemical explosion.

What is the ticker symbol for BlackSky Technology?

The ticker symbol for BlackSky Technology is BKSY.

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