BKSY is trading 6.8% up today at $27.20 after announcing it secured multiple U.S. research and development contracts for its mission-critical Gen-3 AI solutions. * The contracts will develop AI solutions for space-based tactical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations. * This news comes after a late-June rally driven by an expanded NRO contract and other multi-year deals, indicating sustained investor interest in BlackSky's AI capabilities. * The stock is rebounding from yesterday's 6.26% decline, suggesting strong dip-buying interest.