Learn how high-frequency satellite imagery can minimize the threats that coastal habitats face from climate change and human activities. Coastal habitats, including marshes and wetlands, serve as lifelines for surrounding human communities and marine ecosystems. Maintaining the health of coastal…...
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Learn how satellite data and analytics help farmers and agricultural agencies monitor regenerative agriculture practices that reduce carbon emissions. Agriculture, forestry, and land use emissions have a notable influence on global climate change, contributing 26% of total greenhouse gas (GHG)…
CONTINUE READINGToday, we are proud to launch the Planet AI Symposium, a virtual event where leading experts join Planet to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. This event explores how the intersection of AI and Earth observation data could help build…
CONTINUE READINGLearn how broad area management with Planet helps defense analysts continually monitor change across every region of interest. Global military spending swelled to $2.24 trillion in 2023, according to analysis by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). “The unprecedented…
CONTINUE READINGPlanet is turning 15 in the year 2025, and as a leading provider of satellite imagery and data analysis, one thing has remained constant for us: change. Over the years, we have witnessed rapid changes through the lens of our PlanetScope and SkySat imagery across Asia-Pacific, including Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, and […]
CONTINUE READINGPlanet AI Symposium Curious to learn more on how the combination of AI and Planet’s satellite data is helping to build a more sustainable and resilient world? Join us on, Thursday, January 30th for the Planet AI Symposium where industry experts, Planet leaders, and partners explore how AI is advancing Earth observation, […]
CONTINUE READINGLast week, Planet President and CFO Ashley Johnson spoke at the Needham Investor Conference in New York City about Planet business and product innovation. In a fireside chat with Ryan Koontz, Needham’s Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst for Communications & Space Sectors, Ashley shared key insights regarding the future of […]
CONTINUE READINGAuthors: Thomas Frederikse & Stephanie Gijsbers The ability to predict crop yields is essential for optimizing agricultural productivity, managing food security, and streamlining supply chain operations. Traditional forecasting methods often struggle with limited and inconsistent data, making it difficult to establish reliable long-term correlations. Satellite data, however, provides a baseline of reliable […]
CONTINUE READINGWe are thrilled to announce today that our high-resolution Pelican-2 satellite and 36 SuperDoves of Flock 4G were successfully launched to orbit on SpaceX’s Transporter-12 Rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Our Planet team has successfully made contact with Pelican-2 and started its commissioning process. Pelican-2 joins Pelican-1 (a […]
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