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Planet has secured a deal with NASA to continue the provision of satellite imagery technologies to the agency until September as part of the Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition program.
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Planet to Supply Earth Imagery for NASA Climate Studies
Planet received a $6.7M contract to provide Earth observation data to support NASA-backed climate research projects, SpaceNews reported Thursday.
Read More »BlackBridge Gets $20M in Funding From Canadian Banks for Satellite Development; Richard Goode Comments
BlackBridge has received $20.2 million from the Bank of Montreal and the Business Development Bank of Canada to finance the development of the company’s RapidEye+ satellites and the renewal of credit facilities. BlackBridge said Thursday it plans to use the funds for its geospatial product expansion efforts. “We are seeking strong long-term partners as we continue to …
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