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Planet Labs PBC (PL) is a leading Earth-imaging company, specializing in providing high-resolution satellite data. Founded in 2010 by a team of former NASA scientists, the company’s mission is to image the entire Earth every day and make these changes visible, accessible, and actionable.
Starting as a small group of physicists, aerospace, and mechanical engineers working from a garage, Planet Labs pioneered the use of the CubeSat form factor. Their first designs led to the creation of the Dove satellite. Within just three years of launching their first satellite, Planet Labs now operates the largest constellation of Earth-imaging satellites ever deployed.
The company's fleet of satellites collects a radical new data set with endless real-world applications. Whether it’s measuring agricultural yields, monitoring natural resources, or aiding first responders during natural disasters, Planet Labs' data provides crucial support to businesses and humanitarian organizations alike.
Planet Labs is committed to empowering informed, deliberate, and meaningful stewardship of our planet through timely, global imagery. Their innovative satellite technology offers daily insights that aid in understanding the physical world and taking action based on those insights.
Recent achievements include expanding their satellite constellation, forming strategic partnerships with key industry players, and continually improving their data services. The company's innovative approach and robust satellite network enable it to deliver unmatched imaging capabilities.
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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.