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Planet Labs PBC has announced enhanced accessibility of its satellite data at the annual Explore 2023 user conference held in San Francisco. The company introduced full API availability for its Planetary Variables data products, including data feeds on Roads and Building Detection, Soil Water Content, Biomass Proxy, and Land Surface Temperature. New variables from the acquisition of Salo Sciences will be available later this year. Furthermore, Planet launched a Startup Program to support early-stage startups in developing solutions powered by its data. The company remains committed to democratizing access to data through various initiatives, including partnerships and certification programs to validate partner solutions. The Explore 2023 event highlighted the importance of Earth observation technologies in addressing global challenges.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has partnered with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to develop the Blue Carbon Explorer, a digital tool designed to map blue carbon ecosystems, specifically mangroves and seagrasses. This initiative aims to facilitate data-informed decisions for the protection and restoration of coastal ecosystems. Blue carbon ecosystems can store significant amounts of carbon, with mangroves alone sequestering over 31 million tons annually. The Blue Carbon Explorer utilizes advanced satellite imagery from Planet to identify restoration areas and monitor habitat health. The collaboration has already begun to provide insights into changing coastal habitats in regions including the Caribbean and Papua New Guinea, contributing to better resource management and carbon accounting.

Ursa Space Systems announced that Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) will join its Virtual Constellation and Partner Network. This partnership provides Ursa Space customers with daily satellite data addressing significant challenges in various sectors, including agriculture, defense, and energy. Planet operates hundreds of SuperDove satellites with 3.7-meter resolution imagery, covering extensive global areas and delivering multiple daily revisits. The collaboration aims to enhance transparency and insights into the energy industry, showcasing the real-world applications of Planet's data. CEO Adam Maher emphasized the transformative potential of this partnership for solving urgent problems.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has announced its acquisition of Sinergise, a leading developer of Earth Observation (EO) data platforms, aimed at simplifying insights extraction and reducing EO data storage costs. This strategic acquisition, expected to close in Q2 of the fiscal year, enhances Planet's Earth Data Platform by integrating Sinergise's technology, including the Sentinel Hub. The move is projected to expand Planet's market reach across sectors such as agriculture and finance, while reinforcing its commitment to developing the downstream market in Europe. Planet has previously acquired five companies, marking this as its sixth acquisition.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) reported record revenue of $191.3 million for full year 2023, up 46% year-over-year, with a fourth quarter revenue increase of 43% to $53 million. Gross margin expanded to 49%, with fourth quarter figures at 55%. The company projects FY 2024 revenue guidance of $248-$268 million, indicating a 35% growth. Planet's customer count rose 15% to 882, and its net dollar retention rate reached 131%. Planet maintains a strong cash position with $408.8 million in liquid assets, providing a solid foundation for future growth.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) announced that its subsidiary, Planet Labs Federal, has secured a contract with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) under the Strategic Commercial Enhancements program. This contract aims to explore how Planet’s hyperspectral capabilities can enhance the NRO’s national space security framework. The partnership allows the NRO to perform modeling, simulation, and evaluate future capabilities. Planet's hyperspectral payload, developed with NASA JPL, supports a wide spectral range and aims to accelerate the integration of commercial capabilities into governmental operations.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) will release its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results for the year ending January 31, 2023, after market close on March 29, 2023. A conference call to discuss these results and future business outlook will occur the same day at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT. Investors can listen via the live webcast on Planet's Investor Relations website, which will also provide an archived version two hours post-event. Planet is recognized for its extensive satellite imagery, servicing over 800 customers across various sectors, capturing over 30 terabytes of data daily.