BlackSky Technology Inc (NYSE:BKSY) stock gained 5% after the company announced a two-year Gen-3 early access agreement with a new international customer that had previously initiated a Gen-2 On-Demand contract in January.

The rapid expansion of the customer relationship demonstrates growing demand for BlackSky’s combined imaging capabilities, which include Gen-3 very high-resolution imagery and Gen-2 low-latency, high-cadence dynamic monitoring services.

“BlackSky continues to be recognized as a trusted mission partner in helping our global customers quickly scale their advanced national space capabilities and become among the first to acquire early access to Gen-3,” said Brian O’Toole, BlackSky CEO.

The company’s Gen-3 satellites produce high-cadence, 35-centimeter imagery enabling automated identification and classification of vehicles, aircraft, vessels and other objects of military interest. This capability enhances BlackSky’s current Gen-2 dawn-to-dusk dynamic monitoring services.

BlackSky’s On-Demand services provide subscription-based access to global satellite imagery and AI-driven analytics. The service offers immediate tasking capabilities, multi-sensor data fusion and mission-ready insights for operations requiring rapid response.

The company did not disclose financial terms of the agreement.