BlackSky unveils a scarce satellite photo of purported airship in China.

BlackSky Technology Inc. has released a rare satellite image of an alleged aerostat at the Korla East Test Site in China. The image, captured on 4 November 2022 at 9am local time, is one of only two images from more than 1,000 collected over a year that shows a likely airship on the ground. BlackSky’s commercial constellation provides reliable and dynamic hourly monitoring up to 15 times a day from dawn until dusk. The company delivers thousands of images and analytics every month to government organisations worldwide, providing transparency and insights into border crossings, nuclear and port facilities, and other strategic and economically critical infrastructure.