BlackSky, an American space-based intelligence company, revealed on Wednesday that it would be an exclusive satellite provider for the world’s largest AI-enabled constellation. The announcement was made at the International Space Summit in Paris, held on 9 and 10 September 2026.
Developed under a $1 billion investment led by Marlan Space, Loft Orbital, Mistral AI, and other companies in the UAE and France, the constellation will comprise 50 satellites carrying radar, optical, and other sensors to serve users across Europe and the UAE.
BlackSky will provide its Gen-3 satellites with high-resolution imaging capabilities as part of an AI-enabled intelligence platform that reportedly delivers actionable insights and alerts in seconds.
The company will share further details on the initiative later this year.