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Planet Labs
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJul 8, 2026
Planet Labs

Planet Labs

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Planet Labs PBC: A leading satellite imaging company, providing daily Earth data to aid global understanding and action.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2010
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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.

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Planet Labs - Quick Facts

Who are Planet Labs' competitors?

Companies similar to Planet Labs include Pixxel, Orbital Sidekick, SkyWatch and SkyFi.

When was Planet Labs founded?

Planet Labs was founded in 2010.

Where is Planet Labs' headquarters located?

Planet Labs' headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

How many employees does Planet Labs have?

Planet Labs has 1,090 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Planet Labs - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • AI
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Recurring
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Satellite Imaging
Tags
  • Data
Unique IDs
  • secCik: 0001836833
  • ticker: PL
NAICS
  • 336400Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 336000Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
  • 336410Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
  • 336411Aircraft Manufacturing
SIC
  • 3700Transportation Equipment
  • 3720Aircraft And Parts
  • 3721Aircraft
ISIC
  • 2651Manufacture of measuring, testing, navigating and control equipment
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NAICS
  • 334200Communications Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334220Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
  • 334500Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
  • 334510Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
  • 334515Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 334000Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 336100Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 3660Communications Equipment
  • 3663Radio And Television Broadcasting And Communications Equipment
  • 3600Electronic And Other Electrical Equipment And Components, Except Computer
  • 4000Railroad Transportation
  • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 7300Business Services
  • 3710Motor Vehicles And Motor Vehicle Equipment
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 3711Motor Vehicles And Passenger Car Bodies
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
  • 7372Prepackaged Software