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Planet Labs

Operates large earth observation satellite constellations providing global imagery and analytics.

Overview

Planet Labs develops and operates large satellite constellations delivering high-frequency earth observation imagery and geospatial data. Planet Labs provides analytics and monitoring solutions supporting environmental monitoring, agriculture, defense, and infrastructure intelligence. Planet Labs integrates satellite manufacturing, constellation operations, and data analytics into a unified geospatial intelligence platform. Planet Labs enables continuous monitoring of global events through scalable satellite infrastructure and data services.

AI Outlook

Leading

Planet Labs is an AI leader in geospatial analytics, using ML to process daily global imagery from 200+ satellites.

  • ML-powered global change detection
  • AI-based crop health monitoring
  • Automated constellation management
  • Computer vision for deforestation tracking

Student Hiring

Internship Program Entry-Level Friendly
Application Tip: Planet values mission-driven candidates. Show passion for Earth observation and sustainability.

Typical Roles

Software Engineer InternData ScientistSatellite Operations InternML Engineer

Notable Programs

  • PlanetScope Constellation
  • SkySat High-Res
  • Pelican Next-Gen

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