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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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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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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 and Farmers Edge Agree to New Contract to Power Sustainable and Profitable Farming

We’re thrilled to announce that Planet has signed a new, three-year, non-exclusive contract with Farmers Edge, a valued customer since 2017. Through this partnership, Farmers Edge will process Planet’s satellite data with its proprietary algorithms, integrate it into other field-centric datasets, then distribute to thousands of customers and partners in the agriculture […]

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In Search of Innovative Ideas for Planet’s Copernicus Masters ‘See Change, Change the World’ Challenge

For the fourth year in a row, Planet is partnering with the Copernicus Masters competition in search of innovative start-up ideas with a focus on the environment and climate change. The Copernicus Masters ”See Change, Change the World” challenge is now open for submissions and everyone can apply with their ideas for […]

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Explore 2021: Discover the Power of Global Connection

After a challenging year, Planet is looking ahead to bring together our global community. Today, we’re excited to announce that Planet Explore 2021 will be held virtually on October 12-13. Like years past, Explore is free to attend, and you can register today!  At last year’s Explore 2020, we welcomed more than […]

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Part 2: Carbon Farming—What Is It And What Does It Mean For Global Sustainability Efforts?

Both public and private entities increasingly view carbon farming as a way to achieve carbon neutrality. On the private side, a number of agriculture related and food value chain companies are investing in new models that integrate and commit to regenerative agriculture practices. On the public side, both the Biden Administration and […]

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The Atlantic braces for another busy hurricane season

The Atlantic hurricane season is here and like year’s past, it’s projected to be difficult. Last year was the busiest season on record, with a record 30 named storms with 12 making landfall. The 2020 season was so busy in fact, that the U.S. National Hurricane Center used up its entire list […]

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