Journalists are using satellite imagery to discover and share visual indicators of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing timely information that can help people make better decisions about global issues. “The first folks that were asking for Planet data were the news media, who were just trying to understand [what’s happening on the ground], […]
This is the second installment in the Stellar Minds series, where Planet employees are profiled and their accomplishments are highlighted. Keep checking the blog for upcoming features on remarkable people working in the aerospace industry today. Lisa McGill says the best way to succeed as an aerospace engineer is to do work […]
Journalists continue to utilize satellite data to inform the public about pressing issues. Here are some examples of how satellite imagery has been used to help monitor important global events. The Phases of Wuhan Reuters utilized satellite data to track the effects that the coronavirus outbreak has had on Wuhan, the capital […]
This is the first installment in the Stellar Minds series, where Planet employees are profiled and their accomplishments are highlighted. Keep checking the blog for upcoming features on remarkable people working in the aerospace industry today. Laura Malinasky, Planet’s chief legal and people officer, has had quite a career—having spent more than […]
Planet satellites can be great for spotting the various wonders of the world, and spooky sites are no exception. In the spirit of Halloween, here’s a collection of locations known for their creepy histories. (Beware: Visiting these places may cause goosebumps! And a burning desire to tell your friends about all the […]
As natural disasters continue to leave their mark on communities and environments, satellite imagery is proving useful to journalists as they inform the public about these important events. Here are some examples of how satellite data can be utilized to help monitor environmental catastrophes. Kincade Fire Over a thousand firefighters are currently […]
This summer, media sources have utilized satellite data to help break stories on some arguably heated issues. Here are a few recent instances where journalists took advantage of satellite imagery to keep the public informed. Dorian Devastation Planet satellite imagery has been helping to monitor the devastation in the Bahamas since the […]
Satellite imagery continues to inform journalists in their investigative reporting. Here are some of the biggest stories that used data from space to break news. Maritime Mystery-Solving Recently, two oil tankers were seized by Iranian naval forces, who then turned off radio transponders that allowed the tankers’ locations and identities to be […]
Today is Independence Day, when in 1776 the Continental Congress declared the 13 American colonies were no longer subject to the monarch of Britain and were now free, united and independent states. It’s great to celebrate Independence Day and its significance, but why stop the fun there? After all, Independence Day isn’t […]
