Planet Labs PBC, a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, and VITO, a leading European research and technology organization, today announced an extension to their long-term partnership to accelerate the use of Earth observation for global impact. By bringing together Planet’s daily, global satellite imagery and advanced solutions with VITO’s proven analytics and service platforms, the partners will deliver faster, more actionable insights for agriculture, global monitoring and environmental resilience.

Through this extended partnership, VITO will leverage Planet’s near-daily, global PlanetScope archive, Fusion, and Analysis-Ready PlanetScope products, as well as its Planetary Variables and analytic feeds, integrated with VITO’s robust platforms. The collaboration will focus on co-developing user-centric solutions, enabling public and private stakeholders to make better, data-driven decisions.

“VITO and Planet are united in our belief that in order to protect our planet, we must have the data and insights to understand how it’s changing daily, weekly and beyond,” said Ashley Johnson, President and CFO of Planet. “VITO’s deep expertise in environmental monitoring and analytics, combined with Planet’s unique Earth observation data, will unlock new possibilities for addressing critical global challenges. We look forward to co-developing solutions that will have a real-world impact for stakeholders.”

As a next step in their partnership, Planet and VITO will offer state-of-the-art habitat maps derived from Planet’s high-resolution data, helping companies and governments worldwide assess the biodiversity impact of their activities and vice versa and make data driven decisions to safeguard the planet.

“Our reinforced partnership with Planet marks a significant step forward in accelerating the use of Earth observation for societal benefit,” said Inge Neven, CEO of VITO. “Planet’s commitment to daily, global imagery perfectly complements VITO’s proven analytical capabilities. Together, we will enhance our ability to deliver actionable insights that empower decision-makers, fostering a more sustainable future.”

Source: BUSINESS WIRE