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Planet Labs is a U.S.-based space and data company that provides high-frequency satellite imagery and geospatial analytics. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company operates one of the largest fleets of Earth-imaging satellites, capturing daily images of the planet to monitor environmental, economic, and geopolitical changes.
Planet’s core offering is a data platform that combines satellite imagery with analytics, allowing governments, businesses, and researchers to track changes over time and make informed decisions. Its data is widely used in sectors such as agriculture, forestry, climate monitoring, mapping, and disaster response.
The company’s technology enables continuous global monitoring, helping identify patterns such as deforestation, urban growth, and infrastructure development. Its subscription-based model provides customers with regular access to updated Earth data and insights. Planet also operates as a public benefit corporation, with a mission focused on supporting sustainability, transparency, and global awareness through space-based data.