Planet Labs releases first image from updated Pelican-12 satellite
PL•Planet Labs released Pelican-12’s first image, captured over Luanda, Angola, on October 30, 2026. The satellite will initially deliver 50 cm class imagery, with 30 cm class imaging designed for a lower operational altitude.
1. First image released
Planet Labs released the first image from Pelican-12, captured over Luanda, Angola, on October 30, 2026. The satellite is expected to initially deliver 50 cm class imagery, with 30 cm class imaging designed for its lower operational altitude; image quality is expected to improve as calibration progresses and it approaches its final orbit. Pelican-12 carries NVIDIA’s Jetson platform for onboard computing, and additional Pelican launches are planned for 2027.
