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Leveraging Satellite-Based Solutions for Illegal Logging

Learn how satellite technology can be used to address illegal logging and help ensure compliance with regulations. Illegal logging presents a major global environmental challenge. This unlawful activity contributes significantly to deforestation, biodiversity loss, and climate change. Since forestry crime…...


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The EO Industry in 2025: Emerging Technologies and Shifting Policies Usher in a New Era for Space Innovation

This year was transformative for the space industry. We saw meteoric growth in the number of rocket launches, Earth imaging satellites capturing photos of our planet in unbelievable detail, awe-inspiring new datasets expanding our knowledge of Earth from space, and…

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News

Pelican-2 & 36 SuperDoves Arrived in Vandenberg, California For Launch

Pelican-2 Is Equipped with the NVIDIA Jetson Platform and NASA CSP Satellite-to-Satellite Communications to Speed Data Delivery for Customers SAN FRANCISCO, December 9, 2024—Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL), a leading provider of daily Earth data and insights, today announced that its…

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Technology

How Governments Track Changing Land Use With Planet Near-Daily Satellite Imagery

Learn how Planet satellite imagery allows agencies to identify and track land use changes at scale. Governments worldwide face the daunting task of tracking land use changes, such as sprawling urban development, shifts in agricultural practices, and criminal misuse of…

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Planet’s Commitment to Supporting Small Businesses

At Planet, we are passionate about empowering small businesses and nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit. Small businesses play a vital role in economic growth and job creation, yet they often face challenges in scaling, navigating complex government procurements, and accessing capital. Recognizing the importance of supporting these engines of innovation, we will continue […]

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Taking Spacewalks: Amber Mulder on Navigating the Oceans and the Cosmos with Purpose

By: Varidhi (Ria) D’cruz, Planet Communications Intern In a small village in the Netherlands, under the embrace of towering forests, Amber Mulder’s journey began. A software engineer working on Planetary Variables at Planet’s Haarlem office, Amber’s life is fueled by a curiosity for the cosmos and the natural world. As the Communication […]

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How Pasture.io Uses Planet Satellite Imagery to Transform Pasture Management

We tend to think of the seasons as fixed in time. But when it comes to pasture management, the duration of each vital spring growth period is determined not only by the calendar but by the quality of your decisions.  Pushing that seasonal curve forward to help farmers optimize their grazing pasture […]

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Tramayne Whitney Joins Planet’s Executive Team as Chief People Officer

It’s my pleasure to welcome Tramayne “Trey” Whitney to the Planet team as our Chief People Officer (CPO). Planet represents a global and culturally diverse company and Trey’s advanced leadership in building cohesive teams will be instrumental as we continue to invest in our organizational health, and our most valuable asset, our […]

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Advancing Regenerative Agriculture with Skytec’s Ranger and Limestone Valley RC&D

How much does healthy soil impact our climate resiliency? It turns out quite a lot. Optimizing best practices in land management can increase biodiversity, enrich soil, and protect water quality, ultimately making our soil more resilient to climate instability. This practice, known as regenerative agriculture, is a critical tool for agriculture experts […]

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