Founded in 2010, Planet Labs PBC is a public Earth imaging company with a mission to use space to help life on Earth. The company designs and manufactures miniature satellites called Doves, which are launched as secondary payloads on other rocket missions. These satellites provide daily satellite data that supports businesses, governments, researchers, and journalists in understanding and responding to global changes. Planet Labs aims to offer a multidimensional view of our planet, enabling users to harness change for actionable insights.
Notable affiliated individuals include co-founders Will Marshall, Robbie Schingler, and Chris Boshuizen. Key investors include prominent venture capital firms such as DFJ and Founders Fund. Planet Labs has achieved significant milestones, including the successful deployment of the largest fleet of Earth-imaging satellites. Their data has been instrumental in various sectors, from agriculture to disaster response, making a substantial impact on global environmental monitoring and decision-making processes.
