Planet Labs successfully launched 20 satellites, adding Earth-monitoring capacity and a new methane- and rare-earth-sensing satellite. The company has contacted some spacecraft, while 16 SuperDoves still await scheduled deployment.
The new satellites add to Planet’s Earth-monitoring network, and Tanager-2 can gather data for methane detection, rare-earth searches, water checks and farming. The mission succeeded, though 16 SuperDoves still await deployment. That remaining step does not erase the fleet expansion.
Google’s first space test of its AI chips is underway, but the story reports no test results or change to Google’s business. The project is still exploring whether the technology can work in orbit.
Google’s first space test of its AI chips is underway, but the story reports no test results or change to Google’s business. The project is still exploring whether the technology can work in orbit.
SpaceX’s Transporter-18 mission carried Planet’s satellites into orbit. The story reports no contract details or resulting change to SpaceX’s business.
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