by Krissy Eliot on Aug 1, 2019

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 […]

by Robert Simmon on Jul 31, 2019

Recently, the Ubinas volcano erupted in Peru, leading to the evacuation of thousands due to explosions and ash. And earlier this month, the Stromboli eruption killed one hiker and caused vegetation to catch fire. Both instances are a sobering reminder that volcanic activity can wreak havoc on surrounding areas. But while it’s […]

by Jenna Mukuno on Jul 24, 2019

In keeping with our mission to help you see change and make better decisions, today we are excited to unveil the new Planet Basemaps! Since we introduced Planet Basemaps, customers have valued the ability to update maps and visualize broad areas with high resolution imagery. As the world moves faster, with landscapes […]

by Zara Khan on Jul 23, 2019

The key to a startup’s success is growth. To achieve that, you need a foundation that is scalable. Planet’s constellation of Earth-observation satellites is imaging the entire Earth every day, unlocking unlimited potential and providing the needed foundation for agricultural technology (agtech) startups. The agtech sector is showing continued momentum in 2019, […]

by Arin Jumpasut on Jul 18, 2019

This Saturday, July 20, marks the 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo 11 Moon landing, when Neil Armstrong took “one small step for man” and “one giant leap for mankind” on the lunar surface. Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin joined Armstrong to plant the U.S. flag, collect rocks and dust, and observe the Moon with […]