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SynMax, a geospatial analytics company, has been awarded a pilot project for maritime automated analytics by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The project will utilize Theia, SynMax's advanced Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) tool, which integrates comprehensive maritime data from Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) and over ten other sources, powered by SynMax AI.

Theia's capabilities in detecting, tracking, and analyzing maritime activities in near real-time will undergo rigorous testing and evaluation during the NGA pilot. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in MDA technology, aiming to enhance national security and maritime safety through actionable intelligence derived from advanced intelligence fusion.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has extended its contract with the Taylor Geospatial Institute (TGI) through 2026, marking Planet's largest direct university engagement. The multi-year agreement allows TGI, a geospatial research consortium of eight leading universities and research centers, to access Planet's PlanetScope data, SkySat data, and Planetary Variable analytic products. This partnership enables TGI to conduct research on national security, global food security, and advance geospatial science, computation, and AI initiatives. The collaboration also supports TGI's mission to train the next generation of geospatial workforce. Planet's CEO, Will Marshall, emphasized the importance of providing powerful datasets to accelerate critical research, while TGI's executive director, Nadine Alameh, highlighted the partnership's significance for their strategic initiatives on global food security and GeoAI.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has secured a seven-figure contract expansion with a US-allied International Government Agency for SkySat high-resolution satellite data. The company's CEO, Will Marshall, highlighted the growing global demand for high-resolution satellite data due to increased security needs and climate disaster risks. Planet's SkySat fleet offers multiple daily revisits of any location worldwide with up to 50-centimeter resolution imagery.

Planet is developing its next-generation high-resolution fleet, Pelican, to enhance revisit rates, image resolution, and reduce latency. The company is also collaborating with NVIDIA to improve onboard processing capabilities for its Pelican-2 satellite, leveraging the NVIDIA Jetson edge AI platform. This collaboration aims to support faster time to value for customers across government and commercial markets.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has appointed Susan Wojcicki to its Board of Directors. Wojcicki, with over two decades of leadership experience in the tech industry, is expected to support Planet's growth and scalability across markets as an independent director. She was voted in at Planet's Annual General Meeting on July 11, marking the company's second board addition since going public in December 2021.

Wojcicki served as the CEO of YouTube from 2014-2023, overseeing the release of influential products and growing the platform to over 2 billion users. She also held various positions at Google, including Senior Vice President of Advertising & Commerce. Planet's CEO, Will Marshall, expressed excitement about Wojcicki's experience in scaling technology companies and its potential impact on Planet's ambitious growth plans.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has secured a seven-figure pilot contract with an international ministry of defense customer for its PlanetScope data enhanced with SynMax's AI-based Theia solution. This collaboration aims to provide a cutting-edge maritime domain awareness (MDA) solution for vessel detection and monitoring. The customer has also expanded their SkySat contract with Planet for high-resolution satellite data.

Planet's CEO, Will Marshall, highlighted the growing demand for PlanetScope's daily scanning capabilities enhanced by AI-based partner solutions. This trend enables broad area monitoring, detecting, and reporting at significant scale, moving beyond traditional methods focused on known areas of interest. The company sees potential for such pilots to evolve into large operational contracts over time.

Barchart, a technology and data solutions provider for the commodity and agribusiness sectors, has enhanced its US corn and soybean yield forecast model by integrating data from Planet Labs PBC, known for high-resolution satellite imagery. This upgrade provides daily updates accessible via API or Barchart's cmdtyView platform and offers national, state, and county-level yield estimates. This integration follows the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service's discontinuation of county-level estimates.

Will Osnato, Barchart's Director of Commodity Data Research & Analysis, emphasized that the integration with Planet's data will help agribusinesses make smarter decisions, improve operational efficiencies, and enhance profitability. Sonya Penn, Planet's VP of Partnerships, highlighted the value Barchart brings to interpreting and utilizing Planet's data effectively.

For more information, visit Barchart's cmdtyView or attend their Grain Merchandising and Technology Conference in Orlando this September.

Planet Labs (NYSE: PL), a leader in Earth observation, announced its participation in HBO’s new documentary ‘Wild Wild Space.’ Directed by Ross Kauffman and inspired by Ashlee Vance's book, the film delves into the origins, vision, and growth of Planet Labs, showcasing their satellite technology and its impact on global issues like deforestation. The documentary features interviews with co-founders Will Marshall and Robbie Schingler, highlighting their journey from NASA to creating a company that images the entire Earth daily. The documentary premieres on HBO on July 17 and aims to inspire future scientists and entrepreneurs.

Planet Labs (NYSE: PL), a leading Earth data provider, has expanded its contract with the Government of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, through partner NGIS. This extension supports NSW's emergency response, urban planning, and biodiversity management. Planet’s satellite imagery aids in crisis response, water resource management, and wildfire response. NSW utilizes Planet’s data archive since 2009 for understanding historical environmental impacts. The expansion includes using Planet’s SkySat data for sustainable housing development, monitoring vegetation changes, and creating koala corridor maps. This partnership aims to enhance NSW’s emergency and natural resource management.

Planet Labs hosted the 'Planet On The Road' event in Washington, D.C., highlighting the use of AI and satellite data for intelligence and national security. Key speakers included Major General Gregory J. Gagnon from U.S. Space Force, Devin Brande from NGA, and Florence Tan from NASA. Discussions emphasized the strategic use of commercial satellite data to enhance situational awareness and intelligence capabilities. Planet Labs showcased their collaborations with government agencies, including the U.S. Naval Information Warfare Center and the Department of Defense. The event also featured international partners from Germany, Japan, and Canada, discussing the global applications of Planet's technology in sustainability and climate monitoring. Recent milestones include contract renewals with the National Reconnaissance Office and successful pilot programs with the Department of Defense.