Planet Launches High-Resolution Pelican-2 Satellite & 36 SuperDoves
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) has successfully launched its high-resolution Pelican-2 satellite and 36 SuperDoves of Flock 4G into orbit via SpaceX's Transporter-12 Rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The company has established contact with Pelican-2 and begun its commissioning process.
Pelican-2 joins Pelican-1, which was launched last year as a smallsat platform tech demonstration, as part of Planet's next-generation, high-resolution fleet. The satellite features up to 40 cm class resolution imagery across 6 multispectral bands and is equipped with NVIDIA's Jetson platform for on-orbit computing, aiming to significantly reduce the time between data capture and customer value delivery. Planet plans to launch additional Pelicans this year.
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) ha lanciato con successo il suo satellite ad alta risoluzione Pelican-2 e 36 SuperDoves della flotta 4G in orbita tramite la missione Rideshare Transporter-12 di SpaceX dalla Vandenberg Space Force Base. L'azienda ha stabilito contatto con Pelican-2 e ha avviato il processo di commissioning.
Pelican-2 si unisce a Pelican-1, lanciato l'anno scorso come dimostrazione tecnologica della piattaforma smallsat, come parte della flotta di prossima generazione ad alta risoluzione di Planet. Il satellite presenta immagini con risoluzione fino a 40 cm attraverso 6 bande multispettrali ed 猫 dotato della piattaforma Jetson di NVIDIA per il calcolo in orbita, con l'obiettivo di ridurre significativamente il tempo tra la cattura dei dati e la consegna del valore al cliente. Planet prevede di lanciare ulteriori Pelican quest'anno.
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Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) a lanc茅 avec succ猫s son satellite 脿 haute r茅solution Pelican-2 ainsi que 36 SuperDoves de la flotte 4G en orbite via la mission Rideshare Transporter-12 de SpaceX depuis la Base de la Force Spatiale de Vandenberg. L'entreprise a 茅tabli le contact avec Pelican-2 et a commenc茅 son processus de mise en service.
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Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) hat erfolgreich seinen hochaufl枚senden Pelican-2-Satelliten sowie 36 SuperDoves der Flock 4G im Rahmen der SpaceX Transporter-12 Rideshare-Mission von der Vandenberg Space Force Base in den Orbit gebracht. Das Unternehmen hat Kontakt mit Pelican-2 aufgenommen und den Inbetriebnahmeprozess gestartet.
Pelican-2 reiht sich neben Pelican-1 ein, der letztes Jahr als technologische Demonstration der Smallsat-Plattform gestartet wurde, und ist Teil von Planets Flotte der n盲chsten Generation mit hoher Aufl枚sung. Der Satellit bietet Bilder mit einer Aufl枚sung von bis zu 40 cm 眉ber 6 multispektrale B盲nder und ist mit der NVIDIA Jetson-Plattform f眉r das Computing im Orbit ausgestattet, um die Zeit zwischen der Datenerfassung und der Wertsch枚pfung f眉r den Kunden erheblich zu verk眉rzen. Planet plant, in diesem Jahr weitere Pelicans zu starten.
- Successful launch of new high-resolution Pelican-2 satellite and 36 SuperDoves
- Integration of NVIDIA Jetson platform for enhanced on-orbit computing capabilities
- Planned expansion of Pelican fleet with additional launches in 2024
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Insights
The successful launch of Pelican-2 and 36 SuperDoves represents a significant technological advancement for Planet Labs. The Pelican-2's 40 cm resolution capability across 6 multispectral bands positions it competitively in the high-resolution Earth observation market. The integration of NVIDIA's Jetson platform for on-orbit computing is particularly noteworthy - this edge computing capability could dramatically reduce latency in data delivery, a critical differentiator in the satellite imagery market.
The deployment of 36 SuperDoves simultaneously enhances Planet's constellation density, improving revisit rates and data collection frequency. This dual-launch strategy - combining high-resolution capabilities (Pelican) with broad coverage (SuperDoves) - strengthens Planet's market position in both precision imaging and global monitoring services. The planned additional Pelican launches this year indicate a clear scaling strategy to expand high-resolution coverage.
This launch marks a strategic expansion of Planet's imaging capabilities and service offerings. The improved resolution and on-orbit computing capabilities should enhance Planet's competitive position against established players like Maxar and emerging competitors. The market for satellite imagery and analytics is projected to grow significantly, particularly in sectors like agriculture, defense and urban planning.
The enhanced technical specifications of Pelican-2, combined with the expanded SuperDove constellation, should enable Planet to capture a larger share of the commercial satellite imagery market. The NVIDIA partnership for on-orbit computing represents a significant competitive advantage, potentially opening new revenue streams through faster data delivery and advanced analytics capabilities.
Pelican-2 rendering. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Pelican-2 joins Pelican-1 (a ) as part of Planet鈥檚 next-generation, high-resolution fleet, to support and expand its existing SkySat capabilities. Planet plans to launch additional Pelicans this year.
Pelican-2 is designed to provide up to 40 cm class resolution imagery across 6 multispectral bands optimized for cross-sensor analysis. Planet has collaborated with NVIDIA to equip to power on-orbit computing鈥攚ith the aim of vastly reducing the time between data capture and value for customers.
More information on Pelican-2鈥檚 capabilities can be found .
About Planet Labs PBC
Planet is a leading provider of global, daily satellite imagery and geospatial solutions. Planet is driven by a mission to image the world every day, and make change visible, accessible and actionable. Founded in 2010 by three NASA scientists, Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest Earth observation fleet of imaging satellites. Planet provides mission-critical data, advanced insights, and software solutions to over 1,000 customers, comprising the world鈥檚 leading agriculture, forestry, intelligence, education and finance companies and government agencies, enabling users to simply and effectively derive unique value from satellite imagery. Planet is a public benefit corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange as PL. To learn more visit and follow us on (formerly Twitter).
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