Planet Labs scales Earth imagery on AWS GovCloud | Space & Agriculture | AWS Public Sector
Federal missions often depend on scalable, secure data platforms, especially when working with sensitive workloads. This video shares how Planet Labs uses AWS GovCloud to support U.S. government customers with secure, high-performance infrastructure. Watch the video to see AWS in action and contact Service Desk Group LLC to explore solutions for your agency's needs.
What is Planet Labs and its mission?
Planet Labs, founded by three former NASA scientists, focuses on providing daily satellite imagery through a fleet of cubesats. Their mission is to enable real-time Earth observation to support various sectors, including agriculture, forestry, and disaster response.
How does Planet Labs utilize AWS GovCloud?
Planet Labs uses AWS GovCloud to process and analyze satellite imagery, achieving over 300,000 S3 reads per second. This setup allows them to meet strict compliance requirements while efficiently managing large volumes of data.
What are the benefits of the Tanager satellite partnership?
The Tanager satellite partnership enhances carbon monitoring capabilities, contributing to global environmental efforts. This collaboration allows for improved tracking and analysis of carbon emissions, which is essential for addressing climate change.
Planet Labs scales Earth imagery on AWS GovCloud | Space & Agriculture | AWS Public Sector
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