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With devastating earthquakes affecting Venezuela, Planet’s Crisis Response Program has made available select non-commercial data for use by those responding to its impacts.This open dataset can be accessed at Venezuela Earthquakes, 2026-06-24 and is released under a CC-BY-NC 4.0 License.  

Our latest webinar in the Agile EO series highlighted Planet Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) solution, a modern, proactive approach to maritime intelligence.Whether you're interested in assessing maritime insurance risk or deterring illicit activities, the full webinar recording provides the technical breakdown you need.Below are questions from the live event and answers from our product experts. Questions & AnswersQ: What are the current vessel classes, and will more be added? A: Currently, we classify detections into Military, Cargo, Tanker, and a catch-all “Other” class, alongside a Small Vessel class (for anything under 100 m). We are moving toward a more granular system with approximately 10 classes, including specific categories like bulk carriers, containers, and barges.  Q: What is the typical latency for receiving vessel detections? A: Latency can vary, but we have seen it as low as 3-4 hours. On average, you can expect detections within 8 hours of capture, allowing for ne

In the Seeing Signal Through the Noise: Satellite Data Time Series for Agriculture webinar, we shared how multi-temporal data and statistical analysis is used to extract patterns and trends for monitoring crop growth and detect key events throughout the season. Watch the webinar on-demand now. Below are answers to questions from the live event and resources to get you started.           Question: Can you please explain the relation of this and the hydraulics systems field?Answer: In the context of hydraulics and water management, this data is often used to monitor irrigation efficiency and water distribution. By using Planetary Variables (like Soil Water Content) or vegetation indices, operators can identify leaks in hydraulic infrastructure (where vegetation is unexpectedly lush due to leaking water) or detect blockages where downstream crops are stressed. The daily cadence of PlanetScope is particularly useful here, as it allows for the detection of system failures in near real-time,

This flood prediction layer and damage layer showcase parts of Sumatra, Indonesia performed on PlanetScope imagery by Microsoft AI4Good.This analysis represents a portion of the flooding damage from the cyclone; other damage in the region is not included in this assessment. See more here.

This course will introduce you to the high-resolution satellite fleets from Planet: SkySat and Pelican. This course will familiarize you with the terminology, tools, specifications, and settings you need to know about to get the most out of this data.Take the course now! 

In the September Agile EO webinar episode, we shared an introduction to Planet's first hyperspectral satellite, Tanager.  In less than 30 minutes you can learn how this cutting-edge technology delivers a new level of detail, unlocking deeper insights and uncovering the unseen on our planet. Watch the webinar on-demand now to get started. Below are answers to questions from the live event and resources to get you started.            Q&A - ProductsQuestion: Are the multiple sensitivity modes available for any use-case or just CH4?Answer: The use of the multiple sensitivity modes are available for any use-case and their use is dependent on the signal-to-noise ratio requirements for your specific application. If you are not sure please experiment with various sensitivity modes to determine the right mode. Question: Are you able to speak more on, or point to a resource to learn about, the calibration behind your methane products to a PPM unit?Answer: Yes the Carbon Mapper emissions moni

Check out these new courses on Planet University:Introduction to the Browser on Planet Insights Platform: This course covers how to visualize and manipulate satellite imagery datasets directly in-browser, conducting time series and spectral analysis, as well as exploring key features and limitations relevant to Planet datasets.Introduction to Configurations and Request Builder: This course provides an overview of Configurations and the Request Builder on the Planet Insights Platform. It highlights how these tools support efficient data access and enable statistical analysis for deeper insights.

Check out the new Introduction to Tanager course on Planet University!  This course will introduce you to Tanager and what hyperspectral data is, to familiarize you with the terminology, tools, specifications, and settings you need to know. 

Check out the newest course on Planet University Includes videos, product knowledge and a quiz. Overviews MDA’s role in security, trade, and environmental conservation. Articulates MDA’s value & technological advantages with real-world applications.CLICK HERE FOR INTRODUCTION TO MARITIME DOMAIN AWARENESS COURSE 

Check out this new ESRI course that features Planet imagery: Explore imagery - Spectral resolution!! An important characteristic of imagery data is its resolution. There are four types of resolution: spatial, temporal, spectral, and radiometric, as illustrated in our growing tutorial series Explore imagery resolution. In this tutorial, you'll learn about spectral resolution.You'll become familiar with several concepts such as spectral resolution, spectral bands, multispectral imagery, band combination, and spectral profile. You'll examine and manipulate satellite imagery of different spectral resolutions in ArcGIS Pro, with a focus on the region of Brandenburg, Germany. Finally, you'll learn how to change the number of spectral bands in your imagery.

Mark your calendars, we’re excited to share our accomplishments from the past quarter, and share plans for the upcoming quarter.Date: Tuesday, June 10thTime: 8:30 AM Pacific Time This is a great opportunity to:Get a sneak peek at new features and improvements.  Understand the strategic direction of our products.  Hear directly from the Product team. Register here!

Check out this new course on Planet University! This course introduces Area Under Management (AUM), covering what it is, how it works, what is included, and whether it might be the right fit for your needs. You will learn how quotas and processing units are calculated, and there is a frequently asked questions section at the end.Access it here: Area Under Management (AUM) on Planet Insights Platform

Did you know that you can now use AI to ask your Planet related questions?!?! Using the Ask AI button on the Community, Planet Documentation, and Planet University sites you can search your question and it will sift through hundreds of documentation pages, Community results, help center articles, and more! Give it a try!To learn more about how to use Kapa AI check out this how- to video! 

Do you have ideas about Planet’s products? Are you interested in sharing your pain points directly with our product developers? Whether you have frustrations to share or you really love Planet and want to see us succeed in our mission to make change visible, accessible, and actionable...  Planet would like to invite you to participate in user research! We would love to learn more about our users’ experiences, your pain points, and ideas for improvements and in turn give you a direct influence on the future of our products and services. If you are interested in participating in a user research session or would like to be contacted to provide feedback, please click on this link to sign up.

Check out our newest course on Planet University: Planet Data Delivery to Google Earth Engine (GEE)Google Earth Engine (GEE) is a powerful platform for image processing and geospatial analysis. You may be interested in using Google Earth Engine if you are interested in performing any analysis which requires significant compute, or large storage requirements. These types of analysis are common with Planet’s deep time series, high temporal resolution imagery.

Hi Planet Community, SpaceUP competition is a global competition for entrepreneurs focusing on Space based solutions for challenges in vital sectors… with around 28 Million USD contractual opportunities!This global initiative launched by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) and the Saudi Space Agency (SSA).Date: 20 March 2025Time: 06:00 PM CET (UTC+1)Register here This session will cover:Details of the SpaceUp competition and its objectives How participants can leverage this opportunity for market entry in KSA Key benefits, eligibility criteria, and application timeline

🛰 Join Us for Planet’s Quarterly Product Roadmap Webinar! 🚀We’re excited to invite you to Planet’s upcoming Quarterly Product Roadmap Webinar! This 30-minute session will give you an inside look at the latest product improvements from the past quarter, and a sneak peek at what’s coming up next.Our Product team will be sharing key updates, as well as planned investments for the upcoming quarter. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from the team, ask questions, and learn how these changes can enhance your experience with Planet’s tools and data.When: March 11, 2025Where: Registration LinkDuration: 30 minutesWe’re eager to connect with our community, gather your feedback, and help you make the most of Planet’s offerings in your workflows. See you there!

We are so proud of the Planet AI Symposium we launched last week. This virtual event explores how the intersection of AI and Earth observation data could help build a more secure, sustainable, and resilient world through conversations with leading experts. Read a quick overview or watch the recordings on-demand to learn more. Below are some questions we received during the event and resources to learn more. Questions Question: For how long can I access the recordings?Answer: The recording will be available for the remainder of February 2025. Sign up to start watching.  Question: What languages are the videos available in?Answer: The videos and website are available in English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish. Once you login to the event space, you can change the platform interface language using the drop down in the bottom right-hand of your screen. The video language, as well as closed captioning, can be changed using the video player tools. Question: Can you

Image: Downtown Los AngelesAs devastating wildfires spread through the Los Angeles area, Planet’s Crisis Response Program has made available select non-commercial data for qualified users affiliated with organizations directly involved in or supporting response efforts.This dataset is made available under Planet’s non-commercial Crisis Response license and terms of use, and accessed through a secure web portal. Please go to https://www.planet.com/disasterdata/ to sign-up if you believe you qualify for access.

🛰 Join Us for Planet’s Quarterly Product Roadmap Webinar! 🚀We’re excited to invite you to Planet’s upcoming Quarterly Product Roadmap Webinar! This 30-minute session will give you an inside look at the latest product improvements from the past quarter, and a sneak peek at what’s coming up next.Our Product team will be sharing key updates, as well as planned investments for the upcoming quarter. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from the team, ask questions, and learn how these changes can enhance your experience with Planet’s tools and data.When: Dec 4, 2024Where: Registration LinkDuration: 30 minutesWe’re eager to connect with our community, gather your feedback, and help you make the most of Planet’s offerings in your workflows. See you there!