BlackSky Technology (BKSY) has been awarded the next phase of a U.S. Navy research contract to advance optical inter-satellite link (OISL) capabilities for its next-generation Gen-3 satellite constellation. The award supports continued development and design of OISL terminals intended to accelerate the transmission of high-resolution imagery and high-volume data directly between satellites.
The initiative is a step toward integrating BlackSky’s Gen-3 satellites with both the Space Development Agency’s Transport Layer and commercial communication networks. The OISL terminals, powered by laser-based technology, aim to deliver data to end users up to ten times faster than current capabilities, with a fivefold increase in data volume handling.
The technology is expected to reduce latency, enhance data security, and improve real-time decision-making in tactical ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) environments. This next phase focuses on hardware and software modifications, new operational concepts, and the development of novel data protocols, aimed at positioning BlackSky as a key contributor to time-sensitive military intelligence systems.
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