Planet Labs
Definition
Planet Labs PBC, commonly known as Planet, is a publicly traded American Earth observation company based in San Francisco, California, operating the world's largest constellation of imaging satellites to capture daily high-resolution images of Earth's landmass.
The company provides geospatial data analytics and satellite imagery used by governments, NGOs, and businesses for monitoring environmental changes, agriculture, and urban development.
Examples
Planet Labs satellites caught the exact moment my neighbor's 'urban farm' turned into a weed apocalypse.
With Planet Labs data, we can now track illegal deforestation faster than a caffeinated squirrel.
Planet Labs imaged the whole planet today—turns out, the biggest mystery is still where I parked my car.
Thanks to Planet Labs, climate activists have front-row seats to corporate greenwashing from orbit.
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