Planet Launches Pelican-11 to Kick Off Next-Gen High-Resolution Satellite Fleet
RDW•Planet launched Pelican-11 on July 9, deploying its first next-generation high-resolution satellite. The upgraded payload will deliver finer Earth observation data to support agriculture, forestry and defense analytics.
1. Launch Announcement
Planet launched Pelican-11 on July 9, deploying its inaugural next-generation high-resolution satellite and marking the beginning of an upgraded constellation.
2. Fleet Expansion
Pelican-11 paves the way for a series of advanced satellites engineered to enhance imaging resolution beyond Planet’s current capabilities.
3. Commercial Implications
The new high-resolution data stream will bolster Planet’s analytics services across agriculture, forestry and defense, enabling more precise monitoring and decision-making.
