SPACE INDEX
BlackSky Technology logo BlackSky Technology Operates a high-revisit Earth observation constellation and AI-powered Spectra platform for real-time geospatial intelligence and automated monitoring vs Lockheed Martin Builds military and commercial satellites, NASA's Orion crew capsule, missile defense systems, and military aircraft Lockheed Martin logo
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BlackSky Technology Lockheed Martin
Founded 2014 1995
Headquarters Herndon, Virginia Bethesda, Maryland
Type public public
Status operating operating
Employees 229
Total funding
Latest round
Sectors Geospatial Intelligence & Analytics, Earth Observation & Remote Sensing, Satellite Manufacturing Launch Services, Satellite Manufacturing, Space Propulsion
Products listed 5 0
Federal contracts 28 ($16.10B)
Launches 89 (97%)
Leaders listed Brian O'Toole, Henry Dubois, Chris Lin
News mentions 0 3
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
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How do BlackSky Technology and Lockheed Martin compare?

Both companies work in Satellite Manufacturing. BlackSky Technology was founded in 2014 and Lockheed Martin in 1995.
02

Which has more US federal contracts, BlackSky Technology or Lockheed Martin?

Lockheed Martin has been awarded more, with $16.10B across 28 awards.
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Which has more launches, BlackSky Technology or Lockheed Martin?

Lockheed Martin leads with 89 tracked launches (97% success rate).

Numbers refresh on every render against the live Space Index database. Federal contract data from USAspending.gov; launches from LaunchLibrary2.