Planet Labs PBC Releases Images From Its First Hyperspectral Satellite
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has released first light images from its Tanager-1 hyperspectral satellite, taken on September 19th, 2024, of Karachi, Pakistan. The satellite, launched on August 16th, 2024, is the first of a planned constellation capable of imaging all wavelengths between 400-2500 nm simultaneously. Tanager-1 provides rich datacubes with 420 spectral channels, enabling detection of various surface features including gas emissions and plant species.
Partners and customers are expected to use the data for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions, defense intelligence, biodiversity assessments, and more. The satellite combines Planet's smallsat technology with NASA JPL's imaging spectrometer design. Planet plans to make the hyperspectral data commercially available in 2025 and continue developing its Smallsat platform for future missions.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) ha rilasciato immagini di prima luce dal suo satellite iperspettrale Tanager-1, catturate il 19 settembre 2024, di Karachi, Pakistan. Il satellite, lanciato il 16 agosto 2024, è il primo di una costellazione pianificata in grado di acquisire immagini di tutte le lunghezze d'onda comprese tra 400 e 2500 nm simultaneamente. Tanager-1 fornisce ricchi datacube con 420 canali spettrali, consentendo la rilevazione di varie caratteristiche della superficie, comprese le emissioni di gas e le specie vegetali.
I partner e i clienti sono attesi a utilizzare i dati per il monitoraggio delle emissioni di gas serra, l'intelligence difensiva, le valutazioni della biodiversità e altro ancora. Il satellite combina la tecnologia smallsat di Planet con il design dello spettrometro di imaging del NASA JPL. Planet prevede di rendere disponibili commercialmente i dati iperspettrali nel 2025 e di continuare a sviluppare la sua piattaforma Smallsat per future missioni.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) ha publicado imágenes de luz inicial de su satélite hiperespectral Tanager-1, tomadas el 19 de septiembre de 2024, de Karachi, Pakistán. El satélite, lanzado el 16 de agosto de 2024, es el primero de una constelación planificada capaz de capturar imágenes de todas las longitudes de onda entre 400 y 2500 nm simultáneamente. Tanager-1 proporciona ricos datacubes con 420 canales espectrales, permitiendo detectar diversas características de la superficie, incluyendo emisiones de gases y especies vegetales.
Se espera que los socios y clientes usen los datos para monitorear las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, la inteligencia defensiva, las evaluaciones de biodiversidad y más. El satélite combina la tecnología smallsat de Planet con el diseño del espectrómetro de imagen de NASA JPL. Planet planea hacer que los datos hiperespectrales estén disponibles comercialmente en 2025 y continuar desarrollando su plataforma Smallsat para futuras misiones.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL)는 2024년 9월 19일 파키스탄 카라치에서 촬영한 Tanager-1 하이퍼스펙트럴 위성의 첫 번째 조명 이미지를 공개했습니다. 2024년 8월 16일에 발사된 이 위성은 400~2500nm의 모든 파장을 동시에 이미징할 수 있는 예정된 별자리 중 첫 번째입니다. Tanager-1은 420개의 스펙트럼 채널을 갖춘 데이터 큐브를 제공하여 가스 배출 및 식물 종을 포함한 다양한 표면 특성을 감지할 수 있게 합니다.
파트너와 고객들은 온실가스 배출 모니터링, 방위 정보, 생물 다양성 평가 등 다양한 용도로 데이터를 활용할 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 위성은 Planet의 소형 위성 기술과 NASA JPL의 이미징 분광기 설계를 결합합니다. Planet은 2025년에 하이퍼스펙트럴 데이터를 상업적으로 제공하고 향후 임무를 위한 Smallsat 플랫폼 개발을 계속할 계획입니다.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) a publié des images de première lumière de son satellite hyperspectral Tanager-1, prises le 19 septembre 2024, de Karachi, au Pakistan. Le satellite, lancé le 16 août 2024, est le premier d'une constellation prévue capable d'imager toutes les longueurs d'onde entre 400 et 2500 nm simultanément. Tanager-1 fournit des cubes de données riches avec 420 canaux spectraux, permettant la détection de diverses caractéristiques de surface, y compris les émissions de gaz et les espèces végétales.
Les partenaires et clients devraient utiliser les données pour surveiller les émissions de gaz à effet de serre, l'intelligence de défense, les évaluations de biodiversité et plus encore. Le satellite combine la technologie smallsat de Planet avec la conception du spectromètre d'imagerie de la NASA JPL. Planet prévoit de rendre les données hyperspectrales disponibles commercialement en 2025 et de continuer à développer sa plateforme Smallsat pour de futures missions.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) hat erste Lichtbilder von seinem hyperspektralen Satelliten Tanager-1 veröffentlicht, die am 19. September 2024 in Karachi, Pakistan, aufgenommen wurden. Der Satellit, der am 16. August 2024 gestartet wurde, ist der erste einer geplanten Konstellation, die in der Lage ist, gleichzeitig Bilder aller Wellenlängen von 400 bis 2500 nm zu erfassen. Tanager-1 liefert reichhaltige Datencubes mit 420 spektralen Kanälen, die die Erkennung verschiedener Oberflächenmerkmale, einschließlich Gasemissionen und Pflanzenarten, ermöglichen.
Partner und Kunden werden voraussichtlich die Daten zur Überwachung von Treibhausgasemissionen, Verteidigungsinformationen, Biodiversitätsbewertungen und mehr nutzen. Der Satellit kombiniert die Smallsat-Technologie von Planet mit dem Design des Imaging-Spektrometers von NASA JPL. Planet plant, die hyperspektralen Daten 2025 kommerziell verfügbar zu machen und die Entwicklung seiner Smallsat-Plattform für zukünftige Missionen fortzusetzen.
- Launch of Tanager-1, the first hyperspectral satellite in a planned constellation
- Successful capture of first light images, demonstrating operational capability
- Potential for diverse commercial applications including emissions monitoring and defense intelligence
- Planned commercial availability of hyperspectral data in 2025
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Insights
Planet Labs' release of first light images from Tanager-1 marks a significant technological advancement in Earth observation. The satellite's hyperspectral imaging capabilities, with over 420 spectral bands, offer unprecedented detail and versatility for various applications. This technology leap could revolutionize sectors like:
- Environmental monitoring (greenhouse gas detection)
- Defense and intelligence
- Biodiversity assessments
- Mineral exploration
- Water quality analysis
The rapid progress from launch to first light in just over a month demonstrates Planet Labs' operational efficiency. However, the real impact will be seen when data becomes commercially available in 2025. This timeline gives potential customers and partners time to develop applications, but also means immediate revenue impact is The planned constellation expansion suggests long-term growth potential in the Earth observation market.
The Tanager-1 satellite represents a significant leap in environmental monitoring capabilities. Its ability to detect point-source methane and CO2 emissions is important for climate change mitigation efforts. The hyperspectral data's applications in biodiversity assessments and water quality monitoring could provide valuable insights for conservation and resource management.
Key points:
- Potential for precise greenhouse gas emission tracking
- Enhanced capabilities for ecosystem health assessment
- Improved water quality monitoring
While the environmental impact is promising, it's important to note that the full benefits won't be realized until data becomes commercially available in 2025. The success of this technology in addressing environmental challenges will depend on how effectively it's integrated into existing monitoring and policy frameworks.
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In the following months, partners (like Carbon Mapper) and customers are expected to use the data to monitor and mitigate point-source methane and CO2 emissions, two potent greenhouse gasses. Planet also plans to make the hyperspectral data commercially available for a variety of use cases including defense and intelligence monitoring, biodiversity assessments, mineral mapping, water quality assessments, and much more.
Tanager-1 launched on Transporter-11 on August 16th, 2024. This is the second Planet satellite to leverage the Planet Smallsat platform and went through a one-month satellite bus commissioning process. “We are pleased to have already progressed to first light activities. Leveraging our decade of operational experience, our teams are rapidly making progress towards production operations of this satellite,” said Mark Longanbach, Planet’s Senior Vice President of Missions.
The satellite is the first of a planned hyperspectral constellation (made possible by the Carbon Mapper Coalition) that combines Planet’s cutting-edge agile aerospace and smallsat bus technology with the state-of-the-art imaging spectrometer design developed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA JPL). Tanager-1 is capable of imaging all wavelengths between 400 - 2500 nm simultaneously and is expected to provide rich datacubes—images of the ground but with 420 colors (‘spectral channels’)—that enable users to detect a multitude of surface features from gas emissions to ground chemicals to plant species. In the released imagery, Planet shows a standard RGB image, a false-color near-infrared image, and false-color shortwave infrared images to showcase the broad wavelength range addressed by the satellite. These images showcase only 6 of the 400 total bands available to Tanager.
“Tanager first light is the biggest program milestone yet,” said Mark Keremedjiev, Planet’s Mission Director for the Tanager Hyperspectral Mission. “This image demonstrates Planet’s world-class imaging spectrometer and provides a tangible result to the years of investment and effort. It’s early days but we are very pleased with the quality we are seeing, and we believe that first light is but a preview of amazing things to come.”
Planet plans to continue to build on the success of its Smallsat platform as Pelican-2 progresses towards launch readiness in the coming months. With this modular and extensible platform, Planet is applying its agile aerospace development philosophy to both of the Pelican and Tanager missions to drive continuous improvements in the products we offer our customers.
Planet will continue with payload commissioning activities over the coming months and plans to begin delivering data to customers in 2025.
About Planet Labs PBC
Planet is a leading provider of global, daily satellite imagery and geospatial solutions. Planet is driven by a mission to image the world every day, and make change visible, accessible and actionable. Founded in 2010 by three NASA scientists, Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest Earth observation fleet of imaging satellites. Planet provides mission-critical data, advanced insights, and software solutions to over 950 customers, comprising the world’s leading agriculture, forestry, intelligence, education and finance companies and government agencies, enabling users to simply and effectively derive unique value from satellite imagery. Planet is a public benefit corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange as PL. To learn more visit www.planet.com and follow us on Twitter.
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