Planet Launches High-Resolution Pelican-2 Satellite & 36 SuperDoves
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) has successfully launched its high-resolution Pelican-2 satellite and 36 SuperDoves of Flock 4G into orbit via SpaceX's Transporter-12 Rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The company has established contact with Pelican-2 and begun its commissioning process.
Pelican-2 joins Pelican-1, which was launched last year as a smallsat platform tech demonstration, as part of Planet's next-generation, high-resolution fleet. The satellite features up to 40 cm class resolution imagery across 6 multispectral bands and is equipped with NVIDIA's Jetson platform for on-orbit computing, aiming to significantly reduce the time between data capture and customer value delivery. Planet plans to launch additional Pelicans this year.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) ha lanciato con successo il suo satellite ad alta risoluzione Pelican-2 e 36 SuperDoves della flotta 4G in orbita tramite la missione Rideshare Transporter-12 di SpaceX dalla Vandenberg Space Force Base. L'azienda ha stabilito contatto con Pelican-2 e ha avviato il processo di commissioning.
Pelican-2 si unisce a Pelican-1, lanciato l'anno scorso come dimostrazione tecnologica della piattaforma smallsat, come parte della flotta di prossima generazione ad alta risoluzione di Planet. Il satellite presenta immagini con risoluzione fino a 40 cm attraverso 6 bande multispettrali ed è dotato della piattaforma Jetson di NVIDIA per il calcolo in orbita, con l'obiettivo di ridurre significativamente il tempo tra la cattura dei dati e la consegna del valore al cliente. Planet prevede di lanciare ulteriori Pelican quest'anno.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) ha lanzado con éxito su satélite de alta resolución Pelican-2 y 36 SuperDoves de la flota 4G en órbita a través de la misión Rideshare Transporter-12 de SpaceX desde la Base de la Fuerza Espacial de Vandenberg. La compañía ha establecido contacto con Pelican-2 y ha comenzado su proceso de puesta en servicio.
Pelican-2 se une a Pelican-1, que fue lanzado el año pasado como una demostración tecnológica de plataforma smallsat, como parte de la flota de alta resolución de próxima generación de Planet. El satélite presenta imágenes con resolución de hasta 40 cm en 6 bandas multispectrales y está equipado con la plataforma Jetson de NVIDIA para la computación en órbita, con el objetivo de reducir significativamente el tiempo entre la captura de datos y la entrega de valor al cliente. Planet planea lanzar más Pelicans este año.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL)는 Vandenberg Space Force Base에서 SpaceX의 Transporter-12 Rideshare 미션을 통해 36개의 SuperDoves와 함께 고해상도 Pelican-2 위성을 성공적으로 발사했습니다. 이 회사는 Pelican-2와의 연락을 확립하고 위성을 운영하고 있습니다.
Pelican-2는 지난해 소형 위성 플랫폼 기술 시연을 위해 발사된 Pelican-1에 합류하며, Planet의 차세대 고해상도 위성 군의 일원이 됩니다. 이 위성은 6개의 다중 스펙트럼 밴드를 통해 최대 40cm 해상도의 이미지를 제공하며, NVIDIA의 Jetson 플랫폼이 탑재되어 궤도에서의 컴퓨팅이 가능하여 데이터 캡처와 고객 가치 전달 사이의 시간을 상당히 단축할 계획입니다. Planet은 올해 더 많은 Pelican을 발사할 계획입니다.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) a lancé avec succès son satellite à haute résolution Pelican-2 ainsi que 36 SuperDoves de la flotte 4G en orbite via la mission Rideshare Transporter-12 de SpaceX depuis la Base de la Force Spatiale de Vandenberg. L'entreprise a établi le contact avec Pelican-2 et a commencé son processus de mise en service.
Pelican-2 rejoint Pelican-1, lancé l'année dernière en tant que démonstration technologique de la plateforme smallsat, et fait partie de la flotte de prochaine génération à haute résolution de Planet. Le satellite offre des images avec une résolution allant jusqu'à 40 cm sur 6 bandes multispectrales et est équipé de la plateforme Jetson de NVIDIA pour le calcul en orbite, visant à réduire considérablement le temps entre la capture des données et la livraison de valeur au client. Planet prévoit de lancer d'autres Pelicans cette année.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) hat erfolgreich seinen hochauflösenden Pelican-2-Satelliten sowie 36 SuperDoves der Flock 4G im Rahmen der SpaceX Transporter-12 Rideshare-Mission von der Vandenberg Space Force Base in den Orbit gebracht. Das Unternehmen hat Kontakt mit Pelican-2 aufgenommen und den Inbetriebnahmeprozess gestartet.
Pelican-2 reiht sich neben Pelican-1 ein, der letztes Jahr als technologische Demonstration der Smallsat-Plattform gestartet wurde, und ist Teil von Planets Flotte der nächsten Generation mit hoher Auflösung. Der Satellit bietet Bilder mit einer Auflösung von bis zu 40 cm über 6 multispektrale Bänder und ist mit der NVIDIA Jetson-Plattform für das Computing im Orbit ausgestattet, um die Zeit zwischen der Datenerfassung und der Wertschöpfung für den Kunden erheblich zu verkürzen. Planet plant, in diesem Jahr weitere Pelicans zu starten.
- Successful launch of new high-resolution Pelican-2 satellite and 36 SuperDoves
- Integration of NVIDIA Jetson platform for enhanced on-orbit computing capabilities
- Planned expansion of Pelican fleet with additional launches in 2024
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Insights
The successful launch of Pelican-2 and 36 SuperDoves represents a significant technological advancement for Planet Labs. The Pelican-2's 40 cm resolution capability across 6 multispectral bands positions it competitively in the high-resolution Earth observation market. The integration of NVIDIA's Jetson platform for on-orbit computing is particularly noteworthy - this edge computing capability could dramatically reduce latency in data delivery, a critical differentiator in the satellite imagery market.
The deployment of 36 SuperDoves simultaneously enhances Planet's constellation density, improving revisit rates and data collection frequency. This dual-launch strategy - combining high-resolution capabilities (Pelican) with broad coverage (SuperDoves) - strengthens Planet's market position in both precision imaging and global monitoring services. The planned additional Pelican launches this year indicate a clear scaling strategy to expand high-resolution coverage.
This launch marks a strategic expansion of Planet's imaging capabilities and service offerings. The improved resolution and on-orbit computing capabilities should enhance Planet's competitive position against established players like Maxar and emerging competitors. The market for satellite imagery and analytics is projected to grow significantly, particularly in sectors like agriculture, defense and urban planning.
The enhanced technical specifications of Pelican-2, combined with the expanded SuperDove constellation, should enable Planet to capture a larger share of the commercial satellite imagery market. The NVIDIA partnership for on-orbit computing represents a significant competitive advantage, potentially opening new revenue streams through faster data delivery and advanced analytics capabilities.
Pelican-2 rendering. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Pelican-2 joins Pelican-1 (a smallsat platform tech demonstration launched last year) as part of Planet’s next-generation, high-resolution fleet, to support and expand its existing SkySat capabilities. Planet plans to launch additional Pelicans this year.
Pelican-2 is designed to provide up to 40 cm class resolution imagery across 6 multispectral bands optimized for cross-sensor analysis. Planet has collaborated with NVIDIA to equip Pelican-2 with the NVIDIA Jetson platform to power on-orbit computing—with the aim of vastly reducing the time between data capture and value for customers.
More information on Pelican-2’s capabilities can be found here.
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 1,000 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 X (formerly Twitter).
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