BlackSky Technology Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Commitment and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)

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Commitment and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 08, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2024	May 09, 2023	Oct. 31, 2019
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Upfront payment	$ 3,000
Liability to be repaid	$ 27,000
Remaining term	3 years
Interest rate	0.126
Long-term purchase committed amount	$ 8,400
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Commitment Amount		$ 7,300
Lessee, Operating Lease, Commitment Amount		$ 6,600
Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Interest rate				12.00%	9.00%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Period Two \| Intelsat Jackson Holdings SA
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Interest rate				9.60%
Subsequent Event
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract			13 years
Interest Rate Increase
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Interest rate increase	0.189

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