AROS

AROS [BlackSky]

AROS ((Advanced Remote Observation System)) is BlackSky' planned new generation of Earth observation satellites series, aimed at expanding its high-frequency Gen-3 monitoring constellation. AROS will consist of very high-resolution, multispectral imaging satellites optimized for large-area mapping, change detection, and 3D digital twin generation at country-scale coverage.

The AROS constellation is designed to support a wide range of applications, including navigation, maritime awareness, and AI-enabled geospatial analytics, delivering persistent, rapid, and predictable imaging refresh at global scale. It will complement the existing Gen-3 system by introducing broad area search capabilities, optical inter-satellite links (OISL) for fast data delivery, and a proprietary data pipeline tailored for real-time and retrospective AI model training.

Development of AROS has been underway since 2023, and its launch is targeted as early as 2027. The system leverages technology from BlackSky’s Gen-2 and Gen-3 satellites and benefits from vertically integrated production following the company’s acquisition of LeoStella.

Key features are:

• Multispectral, high-resolution imaging for large-area collection
• Support for digital twin and dynamic change monitoring applications
• Optical inter-satellite links for low-latency, high-bandwidth data transfer
• Cost-efficient design to enable frequent imaging over vast regions
• Integration with the BlackSky Spectra® AI platform for real-time tasking and analytics

Note: As long as the individual serial numbers are not published, the satellites are designated on this website with placeholder designations like "TBD1". When the proper designations are known, the placeholders will be replaced.