Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
12:43:00
Thursday November 20, 2025
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Payload and customer identities unconfirmed, identification based on mission patch and rocket drop zones analysis.
The third of five BlackSky Technology missions deploying its new next-generation BlackSky Gen-3 satellites. The commercial constellation of Gen-3 satellites has the capability to produce images with a resolution of 50 centimeters and to host multiple sensors, including shortwave infrared (SWIR). The improved resolution and enhanced spectral diversity of the Gen-3 satellites will expand BlackSky's ability to provide real-time information to its customers.
Manufacturer: BlackSky
Operator: BlackSky
Low Earth Orbit
1 Payload


Agency
Rocket LabPrice
$7.50 million
Rocket
Height: 18m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 320 kg
Liftoff Thrust
224 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 1.2m
Height: 4.05m
Stages
3

E
S
Launching
Southeast
76th
Mission
18th
Mission of 2025
76th
Mission
18th
Mission of 2025
273rd
Orbital launch attempt