About Planet Labs Inc.
Planet Labs Inc., founded in 2010 by former NASA scientists Chris Boshuizen, Will Marshall, and Robbie Schingler, is an American Earth imaging company. The company’s mission is to image the entire Earth daily, making global change visible, accessible, and actionable. This mission aims to democratize access to satellite data, expanding beyond traditional sectors like agriculture and defense. Planet Labs operates a fleet of satellites that provide high-resolution imagery in multiple spectral bands, which is valuable for businesses, governments, and research institutions. The company offers subscription services for its imagery and has partnerships with major entities like Google. Planet Labs went public as a Public Benefit Corporation in December 2021, marking a significant milestone in its growth and expansion. The company processes and distributes a global, near-daily stream of satellite data, enabling customers to build applications that evolve and respond to the rapidly changing world. Today, Planet operates roughly 200 satellites and generates over $100 million in annual revenue.
