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Leveraging Daily Satellite Imagery for Advanced Geospatial Analytics: A Practical Guide

Traditional methods of geospatial data collection, like field surveys and aerial imagery, are costly, labor-intensive, and often outdated. Advancements in satellite technology provide near-daily, accurate data, enabling organizations to conduct efficient geospatial analysis for better decision-making, from land management to…...


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Driving Innovative Approaches for Proactive Disaster Management: The Aosta Valley of Northern Italy

Getting ahead of natural disasters is no easy feat, especially in a geographically challenging area like the Aosta Valley of Northern Italy. Home to the Italian slopes of Mont Blanc, this region separates the Pennine Alps from the Graian Alps…

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News

Planet Launches First Tanager-1 Hyperspectral Satellite and 36 SuperDoves with SpaceX

We are thrilled to announce today that our first hyperspectral satellite, Tanager-1, along with 36 SuperDoves (Flock 4BE) were successfully launched into orbit during the Transporter-11 Rideshare mission with SpaceX, which lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Friday, August…

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Technology

The Power of Remote Sensing Satellite Images to Help Protect and Preserve Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management's new public lands rule highlights the growing importance of satellite imagery in conservation. With Planet's remote sensing technology, government agencies gain invaluable insights to monitor ecosystems, prevent illegal activities, and protect forests, wetlands, and wildlife,…

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tech

Forest Carbon Diligence in the Amazon

By Christopher Anderson, Amy Rosenthal, and Flávia de Souza Mendes. Today, Amazon Conservation released the first in a series of three Mapping the Andean Amazon Project (MAAP) reports on forest carbon across the Amazon that leverages our Forest Carbon Diligence product. The reports reveal patterns of aboveground carbon dynamics, including where and […]

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tech

Satellite-Based Land Surface Temperature for Deriving Growing Degree Days

Learn how to calculate Growing Degree Days to optimize crop management and enhance growth modeling. Authors: Maddie Grady and Annett Wania Accurately tracking crop growth stages is vital for optimizing agricultural practices. Temperature has a significant impact on crop growth rates, and an effective way to quantify this is through growing degree […]

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tech

Compliance Monitoring Government Strategies: Enhancing Regulatory Oversight With Satellite Technology

Discover how satellite tech revolutionizes government compliance monitoring, enhances oversight, and ensures better compliance. Explore the latest strategies.

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stories

Latin America Embraces Satellite Data and AI for Law Enforcement, Forest Protection, and Civil Government Initiatives

Yesterday, we were proud to showcase our major customers and partners from across Central and South America at our “Planet On The Road” conference series, hosted in Bogotá Colombia. Speakers at the in-person event included data and artificial intelligence experts and government leaders from Brazil, Colombia, and Bolivia, who focused on how […]

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stories

Planet Satellite Data + AI Enables the Kingdom of Bahrain to Manage Smart Cities 

We are excited to share that our SkySat data has been leveraged by the government of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Survey and Land Registration Bureau (SLRB), to enhance urban planning initiatives nationwide. In collaboration with Planet, our partner Aetosky (formerly known as SkyMap Global) has implemented an advanced urban planning system. This […]

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