Planet to Launch High-Resolution Pelican-2 Satellite & 36 SuperDoves
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) announced the scheduled launch of its high-resolution Pelican-2 satellite and 36 SuperDoves of Flock 4G on SpaceX's Transporter-12 Rideshare mission. The launch is set for January 14, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, with the launch window opening at 10:49 a.m. PT.
The Pelican-2 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, aimed at reducing data processing time. The satellite will support AI-powered solutions for object detection, vegetation classification, and disaster response.
The 36 SuperDoves will contribute to Planet's daily global monitoring mission, providing PlanetScope data used by hundreds of customers in defense, intelligence, civil government, and commercial markets.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) ha annunciato il lancio programmato del suo satellite Pelican-2 ad alta risoluzione e di 36 SuperDoves della Flock 4G nella missione Rideshare Transporter-12 di SpaceX. Il lancio è fissato per il 14 gennaio 2025, dalla Vandenberg Space Force Base, con una finestra di lancio che si apre alle 10:49 ora pacifica.
Il satellite Pelican-2 presenta immagini con una risoluzione fino a classe 40 cm attraverso 6 bande multispettrali ed è dotato della piattaforma Jetson di NVIDIA per il calcolo in orbita, volta a ridurre i tempi di elaborazione dei dati. Il satellite supporterà soluzioni alimentate dall'IA per il rilevamento degli oggetti, la classificazione della vegetazione e la risposta alle catastrofi.
I 36 SuperDoves contribuiranno alla missione di monitoraggio globale quotidiano di Planet, fornendo dati PlanetScope utilizzati da centinaia di clienti in difesa, intelligence, governo civile e mercati commerciali.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) anunció el lanzamiento programado de su satélite Pelican-2 de alta resolución y de 36 SuperDoves del Flock 4G en la misión Rideshare Transporter-12 de SpaceX. El lanzamiento está programado para el 14 de enero de 2025, desde la Base Espacial Vandenberg, con una ventana de lanzamiento que se abrirá a las 10:49 a.m. PT.
El satélite Pelican-2 cuenta con imágenes de hasta resolución de clase de 40 cm a través de 6 bandas multiespectrales y está equipado con la plataforma Jetson de NVIDIA para el cálculo en órbita, con el objetivo de reducir el tiempo de procesamiento de datos. El satélite apoyará soluciones impulsadas por IA para la detección de objetos, la clasificación de vegetación y la respuesta a desastres.
Los 36 SuperDoves contribuirán a la misión de monitoreo global diario de Planet, proporcionando datos de PlanetScope que son utilizados por cientos de clientes en defensa, inteligencia, gobierno civil y mercados comerciales.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL)는 SpaceX의 Transporter-12 Rideshare 미션에서 고해상도 Pelican-2 위성과 36개의 SuperDoves를 발사할 예정이라고 발표했습니다. 발사는 2025년 1월 14일 Vandenberg Space Force Base에서 예정되어 있으며, 발사 창이 오전 10시 49분 PT에 열릴 예정입니다.
Pelican-2 위성은 6개의 다중 스펙트럼 대역에서 40 cm 클래스 해상도 이미지를 제공하며, 데이터 처리 시간을 줄이기 위해 NVIDIA의 Jetson 플랫폼으로 장착되어 있습니다. 이 위성은 객체 탐지, 식생 분류 및 재난 대응을 위한 AI 기반 솔루션을 지원할 것입니다.
36개의 SuperDoves는 Planet의 일일 글로벌 모니터링 임무에 기여하여, 방위, 정보, 민간 정부 및 상업 시장의 수백 개 고객이 사용하는 PlanetScope 데이터를 제공합니다.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) a annoncé le lancement programmé de son satellite Pelican-2 haute résolution et de 36 SuperDoves de la Flock 4G dans le cadre de la mission Rideshare Transporter-12 de SpaceX. Le lancement est prévu pour le 14 janvier 2025 depuis la Vandenberg Space Force Base, avec une fenêtre de lancement qui s'ouvre à 10h49 PT.
Le satellite Pelican-2 offre des images avec une résolution de classe 40 cm à travers 6 bandes multispectrales et est équipé de la plateforme Jetson de NVIDIA pour le calcul en orbite, dans le but de réduire le temps de traitement des données. Le satellite soutiendra des solutions alimentées par l'IA pour la détection d'objets, la classification de la végétation et la réponse à des catastrophes.
Les 36 SuperDoves contribueront à la mission de surveillance mondiale quotidienne de Planet, fournissant des données PlanetScope utilisées par des centaines de clients dans la défense, le renseignement, le gouvernement civil et les marchés commerciaux.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) kündigte den geplanten Start seines hochauflösenden Pelican-2 Satelliten und 36 SuperDoves der Flock 4G im Rahmen der SpaceX Transporter-12 Rideshare-Mission an. Der Start ist für den 14. Januar 2025 von der Vandenberg Space Force Base geplant, wobei das Startfenster um 10:49 Uhr PT eröffnet wird.
Der Pelican-2 Satellit bietet Bilder mit bis zu 40 cm Klassenauflösung über 6 multispektrale Bänder und ist mit der Jetson-Plattform von NVIDIA für On-Orbit-Computing ausgestattet, um die Verarbeitungszeiten zu verkürzen. Der Satellit wird KI-gestützte Lösungen zur Objekterkennung, Vegetationsklassifizierung und Katastrophenreaktion unterstützen.
Die 36 SuperDoves werden zur täglichen globalen Überwachungsmission von Planet beitragen und PlanetScope-Daten bereitstellen, die von Hunderten von Kunden in den Bereichen Verteidigung, Nachrichtendienst, Zivilregierung und kommerziellen Märkten genutzt werden.
- Integration of NVIDIA Jetson platform for advanced on-orbit computing capabilities
- Enhancement of imaging capabilities with 40 cm class resolution across 6 multispectral bands
- Expansion of satellite fleet with 36 additional SuperDoves
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Insights
The launch of Pelican-2 represents a significant technological leap in Earth observation capabilities. The 40cm resolution across 6 multispectral bands positions this satellite as a powerful competitor in the high-resolution satellite imagery 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 factor for time-sensitive applications like disaster response and defense intelligence.
The deployment of 36 additional SuperDoves further strengthens Planet's constellation density and revisit capabilities. This expansion of the PlanetScope constellation will enhance the company's ability to provide comprehensive daily Earth monitoring, particularly valuable for applications requiring frequent temporal resolution like agriculture and forestry monitoring.
In simpler terms: Think of this as upgrading from a regular smartphone camera to a professional DSLR with instant photo processing - but for space imagery. The new satellite can take sharper pictures and process them right in space, while the additional 36 smaller satellites ensure more frequent coverage of any location on Earth.
The integration of NVIDIA's Jetson platform marks a pivotal shift in satellite operations. On-orbit computing capabilities mean that instead of sending raw data to Earth for processing, the satellite can perform complex AI operations in space. This architectural change could reduce data transmission bottlenecks and enable faster insights delivery to customers.
The implementation of AI-powered solutions for object detection and classification directly on the satellite demonstrates Planet's strategic focus on edge computing. This capability is particularly valuable for defense and intelligence customers who require rapid insights from satellite imagery.
To put it simply: Instead of taking photos and sending them to a computer on Earth for analysis, the satellite itself becomes a smart device that can analyze images instantly - like having a smartphone that can identify objects in photos before sending them to the cloud.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL), a leading provider of daily Earth data and insights, announced today that its high-resolution Pelican-2 satellite & 36 SuperDoves of Flock 4G are scheduled to launch on the Transporter-12 Rideshare mission with SpaceX on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in
Pelican-2 satellite rendering. © 2024 Planet Labs PBC. All Rights Reserved.
This Pelican satellite is designed to provide up to 40 cm class resolution imagery across 6 multispectral bands optimized for cross-sensor analysis. Additionally, 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. Pelican-2 is designed to quickly convert precise spatial data into rapid insights by utilizing AI-powered solutions for use cases including object detection, vegetation and crop type classification, and disaster response.
In addition to Pelican-2, this upcoming launch includes 36 SuperDoves (Flock 4G) to contribute to Planet’s flagship daily, global monitoring mission. PlanetScope data is used by hundreds of customers in defense and intelligence, civil government, and commercial markets to take informed action and better contextualize events on the ground today.
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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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