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This week, we are continuing our Planet Hispanic Heritage Month Employee Spotlights! Today, we are celebrating Nathalie Vilchis, Planet’s System Test Engineer for the Smallsat Constellation. She develops and performs integration tests from board level to the full spacecraft system. “I feel fortunate to be surrounded by brilliant space-nerd engineers in my daily work. I am also grateful for the vibrant communities of Women and Latinxs in the space industry that constantly support and empower me.” Keep an eye out next week for more Hispanic Heritage Spotlights.

This Gandhi Jayanti, we're honoring Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy of peace, justice, and sustainability. 🕊️ In recognition of Gandhi’s contributions to humanity, we explored how the Planet data can support his vision in modern times. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gSatYWTb

Join us for an upcoming live webinar hosted by Makepath, Planet Labs, Orbo, and the Natural Resources Conservancy, titled "Monitoring Land Changes Using Satellite Imagery and AI".  In just 30 minutes you will discover how land stewards can: Manage conserved land using a centralized system  Use Planet satellite data to monitor land at scale  Leverage AI to process data and imagery for this purpose We will also have a Q&A with experts from Makepath, Planet Labs, and the Natural Resources Conservancy. Date: Oct 8, 2024  Time: 2:00 PM EDT  Duration: 30 Minutes Reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gSB8M59Q 

Today, we are thrilled to launch Project Centinela, a new program aiming to equip the world’s leading biodiversity scientists and conservation advocates with Planet’s unprecedented array of high-resolution, high-frequency satellite imagery, and analytic feeds. Over the next three years, the program will help support teams working at the forefront of the biodiversity crisis to monitor and safeguard up to 50 of the world’s vulnerable biodiversity hotspots. At its onset, Project Centinela has already engaged teams in 8 biodiversity-vulnerable locations across the globe (see below!). Interested in applying to the program or learning more? https://lnkd.in/gRYbHmdv

Planet is proud to announce our contract renewal with the Federal Police of Brazil for global daily monitoring over threatened rainforests. This seven-figure contract was formalized through our partner SCCON; and through the country’s RedeMAIS program, the renewed contract will enable more than 100,000 users and more than 500 public institutions to continue monitoring 8.6 million square kilometers of Brazil. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gjCk5TKR

Planet might focus on looking at Earth most of the time, but that doesn’t mean we don’t know some bright stars when we see them! This year, we welcomed 12 talented Space Systems interns to our San Francisco office, and they truly made a stellar impact!  They’ve been on a trajectory for mission success since day one—contributing to everything from vibration testing to materials design for our satellites. We couldn’t be more proud of the impact they’ve made. Thank you for your hard work, creativity, and enthusiasm. We can't wait to see where your careers will take you! Congratulations Planet 2024 Summer Intern Class! Ad astra 🚀

Don’t mistake the forest for the trees. Planet’s Forest Carbon Monitoring product visualizes the whole picture, from broad swaths of forests to detailed insights. Learn about how our newest product can support carbon offset markets or track deforestation in our blog: https://lnkd.in/gB4xw663

Join us on 1st October for an exclusive digital event where we explore the exciting partnership between Planet and UP42, bringing Planet's high-resolution SkySat data to the UP42 platform. In an era where the #earthobservation industry is facing significant challenges, collaborations like this are shaping the future by addressing real customer needs and signaling a shift towards a more mature, customer-centric market. #EOHub #Geoawesome #Geospatial #Satellitedata #Events

In Asia-Pacific, agriculture is evolving—but without losing its roots. Thanks to governments and private sectors companies working to merge traditional practices with satellite data solutions, driving advancements in sustainability and food security. 🌾 Learn how this fusion is shaping the future of farming as we celebrate the age-old traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival: https://lnkd.in/gHXe4wUK

👏 Exciting news for our Planet executive leadership team 👏 Planet’s own Troy Toman will now be our Chief Product Officer, and Planet’s James Mason has been appointed to the newly-created Chief Space Officer role. Both James and Troy bring years of extensive leadership experience and expertise in product development, engineering, and space systems. Learn more about them: https://lnkd.in/gRk6Bjwy