Planet Labs' SpaceX Launch Advances Swedish Defense Satellite Deal
Planet Labs PBC successfully launched three high-resolution Pelican satellites into orbit on a SpaceX rideshare mission, marking a significant step in its satellite-services deal with the Swedish Armed Forces. This launch, which took place from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, is part of a low-nine-figure, multi-year agreement that grants Sweden satellite ownership and access to Planet's high-resolution data and intelligence services. The launch is a critical milestone, moving the contract from negotiation to execution, and is part of Planet's broader strategy to offer custom satellite services to government and commercial clients. The Pelican satellites are equipped with Nvidia Jetson chips for on-orbit edge computing, allowing for rapid data processing and delivery. 
