Planet Labs a provider of daily data and insights about Earth, has announced plans to begin production of next-generation, high-resolution Pelican satellites in Germany. Planet Labs says thus strategic decision will help it better meet growing demand from the European market. This new capital investment in its German operations is, in total, expected to exceed […]

Satellite imagery specialist Planet Labs is laying off 117 staff, about 10 per cent of its workforce. The company says the decision is made in order to “focus on its high priority growth opportunities and operational efficiency:” Planet Labs CEO Will Marshall, in a note to staff, said: “I want to be clear that I […]