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Satellite Imagery and Geospatial Solutions for the US Federal  Government

Planet Federal equips US Federal Civilian Agencies, the Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community with real-time satellite data and intelligence required to monitor and respond to global  changes.

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Planet and the us federal  government

Planet Provides Comprehensive Satellite Imagery and Geospatial Solutions Tailored to the US Federal  Government

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest commercial constellation of imaging satellites globally, and provides medium and high-resolution images of the Earth’s landmass, daily. Uniquely tailored to meet the needs of the US Government, Planet Federal provides access to this comprehensive suite of information.

Observation and Monitoring

Continuous monitoring across large areas

Global Coverage

Monitor borders, remote geographies, and coastal waters

Accessible Intelligence

Non-classified and shareable satellite imagery and data

Agile, Integrated Workflow

Cloud-based processing, simple API, GIS integrations

As geospatial and technological landscapes evolves, so too does the intelligence and imagery requirements of the US Federal Government. Leverage Planet’s actionable data and comprehensive remote sensing imaging of the world, to inform critical decisions, strengthen intelligence assessments, and monitor areas of interest in remote or difficult to reach regions.


Global access

Planet Provides High Resolution Images and Continuous Monitoring of Anywhere on  Earth

With Planet Federal, US Government bodies have access to remote sensing technology and information, a visual archive, and PlanetScope’s high cadence monitoring system which provides 3.7 meter resolution images in four multispectral color bands: RGB and Near Infrared.

Gain Unprecedented Capture

Global coverage, greater image capture, higher revisit rates

Rapid Data Access

24 hours from capture to delivery with PlanetScope

Greater Applications

High-quality, medium-resolution satellite imagery can be applied across projects

September 14, 2019

On September 14, 2019, drones were used to attack the state-owned Saudi Aramco oil processing facilities at Abqaiq in eastern Saudi Arabia. PlanetScope imagery captured Smoke billowing from facility shortly after the attack.

September 14, 2019

On September 14, 2019, drones were used to attack the state-owned Saudi Aramco oil processing facilities at Abqaiq in eastern Saudi Arabia. PlanetScope imagery captured Smoke billowing from facility shortly after the attack.


Strategic readiness

Improve Situational Awareness With Planet’s Real-Time Geospatial  Data

With Planet’s high cadence, high-resolution satellite solutions and image archive, observe daily operations, identify change as it happens, monitor patterns, discern trends, and combat threats in a timely manner.

Identify Deviations

Track and monitor planes, identify deviations to baseline numbers

Enhance Monitoring

Combine PlanetScope with SkySat to track moving objects

Mitigate Risk

Anticipate potential threats and respond in a timely way

2017
AM - August 18, 2017

This sub-meter SkySat image shows the newly repaired runway at Palmyra Airport on August 8, 2017, after the facility was re-captured by Syrian government forces. Eight Syrian Arab Air Force L-39 Albatros ground attack aircraft are also identifiable.


Asset monitoring

Capture High-Priority Areas of Interest at Sub-Daily Cadence with Planet

Leverage the tasking capacity of Planet’s SkySat constellation to identify the technical capabilities of nation states in remote regions, or of those working to conceal activities.

Increase Capture

High cadence increases successful image capture

Detect Changes

Daily revisit helps detect subtle developments in real time

Rapid Access

Less than 24 hours from tasking to delivery

August 29, 2019

Shortly after a Safir rocket suffered a catastrophic failure at Iran’s Imam Khomeini Spaceport on August 29, 2019, a Planet SkySat captured smoke rising from the damaged launch pad.

August 29, 2019

Shortly after a Safir rocket suffered a catastrophic failure at Iran’s Imam Khomeini Spaceport on August 29, 2019, a Planet SkySat captured smoke rising from the damaged launch pad.


Maritime data and  visibility

Leverage Planet’s Complementary Constellations for Unmatched Visibility of Maritime  Areas

Using Planet’s high cadence, high resolution SkySat and PlanetScope constellations in tandem, government analysts can target areas of interest and track moving objects. Planet’s automated Vessel Detection feed fills intelligence gaps relating to maritime activity.

Quantify Carriers

Quantify vessels to establish baseline activity and monitor for deviations and anomalies

Identify Unknown Movements

Query ports and times of interest for unreported or unknown vessel movements

Simplify Monitoring

Track and monitor the movement of vessels in maritime areas

April 28, 2019

A Planet SkySat collected this image of Russia’s K-329 Belgorod submarine shortly on April 28, 2019, a few days after its official launch.

April 28, 2019

A Planet SkySat collected this image of Russia’s K-329 Belgorod submarine shortly on April 28, 2019, a few days after its official launch.

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The Engineering and Innovation Behind Lowering a Satellite Constellation

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Meet Our Team

Planet Federal Leadership  Team

Robert Cardillo

Chief Strategist and Chairman of the Board, Planet Federal

Jon Powers

Vice President, Planet Federal

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Direct Access to Global Intelligence with Planet’s Range of Satellite  Solutions

Planet provides geospatial data and satellite imagery direct to Federal government organizations through a simple, cloud-based system, which seamlessly integrates into your existing architecture. Planet products provide a comprehensive and scalable approach to monitoring, managing, and analyzing data that saves you time and money.

Planet Monitoring

High frequency, global coverage

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Planet Tasking

On-demand, high-
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Planet Basemaps

Current, complete,
analysis-ready mosaics

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Planet Analytic Feeds

Transforming imagery to insights

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Planet’s Professional Services team provides a range of services to help Federal Government bodies efficiently implement Planet satellite technologies. We provide launch programs for onboarding and a range of workshops to build and advance knowledge about the Planet Platform. Planet’s Professional Services include expert guidance on the integration of Planet into your work systems, alongside a range of services to optimize Planet data and help you govern.

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Discover further details about Planet’s expansive professional solutions, and how they can help your government.

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