Planet Labs PBC
Operates Earth-observation satellite constellations and sells daily imagery, hyperspectral data, and geospatial analytics by subscription
Among the first companies in their specific niche or sector
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Operates Earth-observation satellite constellations and sells daily imagery, hyperspectral data, and geospatial analytics by subscription
Manufactures solar-thermal-propelled spacecraft buses for high-delta-v, multi-orbit maneuverability and tactically responsive space operations
Builds and operates a constellation of orbital mirror satellites that redirect natural sunlight to targeted areas on Earth for extended solar energy generation and on-demand illumination
Manufactures reusable medium-to-heavy-lift launch vehicles using large-scale metal 3D printing and autonomous robotics
Develops bespoke satellite platforms and lab-on-a-chip payloads for microbiology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences research in microgravity
Develops in-space electric propulsion systems and advanced spacecraft solutions for commercial and defense satellite operators
Designs and manufactures small and medium-lift launch vehicles, satellites, and spacecraft components for commercial, civil, and defense customers
Operates a multi-orbit fleet of GEO and MEO satellites delivering video distribution, data connectivity, and managed network services to broadcasters, telecom operators, and governments worldwide
Operates high-resolution thermal infrared imaging satellites that capture heat signatures at 3.5-meter resolution, day and night, from low Earth orbit
Operates the first LEO satellite constellation delivering 5G NB-IoT connectivity from space, extending cellular IoT coverage globally
Develops small-lift launch vehicles for the small satellite market using solid-fuel boosters, 3D-printed liquid engines, and cryogenic propulsion
Provides commercial Wi-Fi access points, space communicators, and persistent connectivity services for spacecraft, space stations, and lunar missions
Operates two spaceports in South Australia providing orbital launch, suborbital testing, orbital re-entry, and range services for domestic and international customers
Manufactures advanced semiconductor materials and alloys in microgravity using reusable, returnable satellite platforms for return to Earth
Develops reusable kerosene-liquid oxygen launch vehicles and rocket engines for commercial and government satellite deployment missions
Develops space-based solar power technology to beam continuous clean energy from geostationary orbit to Earth via wireless power transmission
Designs and operates automated microgravity research and manufacturing facilities aboard the ISS and develops free-flying orbital platforms
Israeli nonprofit building robotic lunar landers and promoting STEM education
Designs and operates reusable launch vehicles, crew and cargo spacecraft, and the Starlink broadband constellation, with a national-security variant
Develops reusable spacecraft through on-orbit assembly and reprovisioning, extending operations and cutting lifecycle costs by 80%
Builds kinetic launch systems using ground-based centrifuges and develops the Meridian LEO broadband constellation for enterprise communications
Developing the first orbital power grid using optical power beaming to deliver concentrated solar energy to satellites without hardware modifications
Develops orbital data centers that provide GPU compute and AI inference services in space using solar power and passive radiative cooling
Develops fully and rapidly reusable medium-lift launch vehicles for orbital access, in-space mobility, and cargo return
Provides global ground station networks, satellite launch services, sounding rocket and balloon systems, and spacecraft engineering from Esrange Space Center and stations on six continents