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Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has appointed Susan Wojcicki to its Board of Directors. Wojcicki, with over two decades of leadership experience in the tech industry, is expected to support Planet's growth and scalability across markets as an independent director. She was voted in at Planet's Annual General Meeting on July 11, marking the company's second board addition since going public in December 2021.

Wojcicki served as the CEO of YouTube from 2014-2023, overseeing the release of influential products and growing the platform to over 2 billion users. She also held various positions at Google, including Senior Vice President of Advertising & Commerce. Planet's CEO, Will Marshall, expressed excitement about Wojcicki's experience in scaling technology companies and its potential impact on Planet's ambitious growth plans.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has secured a seven-figure pilot contract with an international ministry of defense customer for its PlanetScope data enhanced with SynMax's AI-based Theia solution. This collaboration aims to provide a cutting-edge maritime domain awareness (MDA) solution for vessel detection and monitoring. The customer has also expanded their SkySat contract with Planet for high-resolution satellite data.

Planet's CEO, Will Marshall, highlighted the growing demand for PlanetScope's daily scanning capabilities enhanced by AI-based partner solutions. This trend enables broad area monitoring, detecting, and reporting at significant scale, moving beyond traditional methods focused on known areas of interest. The company sees potential for such pilots to evolve into large operational contracts over time.

Barchart, a technology and data solutions provider for the commodity and agribusiness sectors, has enhanced its US corn and soybean yield forecast model by integrating data from Planet Labs PBC, known for high-resolution satellite imagery. This upgrade provides daily updates accessible via API or Barchart's cmdtyView platform and offers national, state, and county-level yield estimates. This integration follows the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service's discontinuation of county-level estimates.

Will Osnato, Barchart's Director of Commodity Data Research & Analysis, emphasized that the integration with Planet's data will help agribusinesses make smarter decisions, improve operational efficiencies, and enhance profitability. Sonya Penn, Planet's VP of Partnerships, highlighted the value Barchart brings to interpreting and utilizing Planet's data effectively.

For more information, visit Barchart's cmdtyView or attend their Grain Merchandising and Technology Conference in Orlando this September.

Planet Labs (NYSE: PL), a leader in Earth observation, announced its participation in HBO’s new documentary ‘Wild Wild Space.’ Directed by Ross Kauffman and inspired by Ashlee Vance's book, the film delves into the origins, vision, and growth of Planet Labs, showcasing their satellite technology and its impact on global issues like deforestation. The documentary features interviews with co-founders Will Marshall and Robbie Schingler, highlighting their journey from NASA to creating a company that images the entire Earth daily. The documentary premieres on HBO on July 17 and aims to inspire future scientists and entrepreneurs.

Planet Labs (NYSE: PL), a leading Earth data provider, has expanded its contract with the Government of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, through partner NGIS. This extension supports NSW's emergency response, urban planning, and biodiversity management. Planet’s satellite imagery aids in crisis response, water resource management, and wildfire response. NSW utilizes Planet’s data archive since 2009 for understanding historical environmental impacts. The expansion includes using Planet’s SkySat data for sustainable housing development, monitoring vegetation changes, and creating koala corridor maps. This partnership aims to enhance NSW’s emergency and natural resource management.

Planet Labs hosted the 'Planet On The Road' event in Washington, D.C., highlighting the use of AI and satellite data for intelligence and national security. Key speakers included Major General Gregory J. Gagnon from U.S. Space Force, Devin Brande from NGA, and Florence Tan from NASA. Discussions emphasized the strategic use of commercial satellite data to enhance situational awareness and intelligence capabilities. Planet Labs showcased their collaborations with government agencies, including the U.S. Naval Information Warfare Center and the Department of Defense. The event also featured international partners from Germany, Japan, and Canada, discussing the global applications of Planet's technology in sustainability and climate monitoring. Recent milestones include contract renewals with the National Reconnaissance Office and successful pilot programs with the Department of Defense.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to enhance its high-resolution Pelican-2 satellite using the NVIDIA Jetson edge AI platform. This partnership will allow Planet Labs to deliver real-time insights by leveraging NVIDIA GPU accelerated computing. The initiative aims to shorten the time to value for customers across government and commercial markets by enabling faster processing and analysis of satellite imagery. The Pelican-2 satellite, equipped with advanced imaging technologies, is scheduled to launch later this year. This collaboration positions Planet Labs as one of the pioneers in space-qualifying NVIDIA's Jetson platform for Earth observation satellites.

Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) announced that its first hyperspectral satellite, Tanager-1, is ready for launch. The satellite is set to launch in July from Vandenberg Space Force Base on the Transporter-11 Rideshare mission with SpaceX. Tanager-1, developed in partnership with the Carbon Mapper Coalition and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), aims to detect greenhouse gas emissions and support various commercial applications. The satellite uses advanced imaging spectrometer technology and will complement Planet’s existing satellite fleet. On-orbit commissioning will involve analyzing hyperspectral data for sustainability and commercial purposes. The mission underscores Planet's commitment to providing actionable Earth data.

Planet (NYSE: PL) announced financial results for Q1 FY2025, reporting a 15% year-over-year revenue increase to $60.4 million. The company emphasized growth driven by government sector demand, especially with AI-enhanced solutions.

They launched the Planet Insights Platform, enabling customers to build new solutions using Earth observation data. Planet's net loss improved to $29.3 million from $34.4 million year-over-year, with an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $8.4 million.

Key business highlights include renewed contracts with the NRO, new contracts with the Kenya Space Agency and Eletrobras, and the successful completion of pilot programs with the US Department of Defense. Planet remains focused on reaching Adjusted EBITDA profitability by Q4 FY2025 with a strong cash position of $276 million and no debt.