# Planet Labs PBC

Type: Company (PL)

Source: Space & Defense Intelligence Brief — https://getspacebrief.com/entity/planet-labs-pbc
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## Timeline

- **2026-07-29**: Jordan Intercepts 5 Iranian Ballistic Missiles — Jordan's air defenses intercept five ballistic missiles launched by Iran's Revolutionary Guard at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base and US Central Command HQ. Brent crude jumps 3.1%.
- **2026-07-29**: Iraqi PM Calls Emergency Meeting — Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi convenes the National Security Council to discuss the US-led strikes on Iraqi soil.
- **2026-07-28**: US-Saudi Joint Strikes in Iraq — US and Saudi fighter aircraft struck multiple Iranian-backed militia sites in eastern Iraq in response to over 30 drone attacks in 72 hours, according to US Central Command.
- **2026-07-27**: Saudi Aramco Facility Attacked — Satellite image from Planet Labs captures smoke rising from the Abqaiq oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia after a strike.

## Recent coverage (4 stories)

### Jordan Intercepts 5 Ballistic Missiles: Space-Based Early Warning Under Threat
2026-07-29 09:49:03 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4

Jordan's interception of five Iranian ballistic missiles on July 29 underscores the critical role of missile defense and space-based sensors in modern conflict. The incident, coupled with US-Saudi strikes in Iraq, highlights the escalating ballistic missile threat and the urgent need for enhanced early warning capabilities.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/jordan-intercepts-iranian-ballistic-missiles-space-defense

### Satellite Imagery Unmasks Israel's 23-km Gaza Barrier
2026-07-21 09:04:56 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

Commercial satellite imagery from Planet Labs has revealed a 23-km earthen barrier built by Israel inside Gaza, underscoring the strategic value of private earth observation in modern conflicts.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/satellite-imagery-israel-23km-gaza-barrier

### SpaceX IPO Fuels $906M Backlog for Earth-Observation Leader Planet Labs
2026-06-29 02:09:44 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

SpaceX's public listing has shifted investor focus to the Earth-observation data market, where Planet Labs posted a record $94M quarter and an order backlog topping $906M, signaling a maturing non-launch segment of the space economy.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/spacex-ipo-fuels-planet-labs-backlog-906m

### King Luther Capital Management Expands Position in Planet Labs PBC
2026-02-21 01:14:50 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

King Luther Capital Management Corp has increased its stake in Planet Labs PBC by 22.9%, bringing its total holdings to 860,280 shares. This institutional move signals growing confidence in the Earth observation leader's long-term value proposition within the burgeoning space-as-a-service sector.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/king-luther-capital-planet-labs-stake-increase

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