Key Takeaway:
- Planet Labs and VITO extend their collaboration to accelerate the use of Earth observation data for agriculture, environmental monitoring, and global resilience
- VITO to leverage Planet Labs’ daily satellite imagery, PlanetScope archive, and Planetary Variables within its analytical platforms
- Partnership aims to deliver faster, actionable insights and co-develop next-generation habitat mapping solutions for global stakeholders
Planet Labs and VITO Strengthen Long-Term Collaboration
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, and VITO, a major European research and technology organization, have announced an extension of their partnership to advance global Earth observation solutions. The collaboration combines Planet Labs’ satellite imaging capabilities with VITO’s analytics platforms to provide near real-time insights supporting agriculture, environmental monitoring, and climate resilience.
Through this renewed alliance, VITO will integrate Planet Labs’ near-daily global PlanetScope archive, Fusion, and Analysis-Ready products—alongside Planetary Variables and analytic feeds—into its analytical infrastructure. This integration will help create co-developed, user-centric solutions that empower both public and private entities to make informed, 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.”
Expanding Access to Data-Driven Environmental Intelligence
As part of the next phase of the partnership, Planet Labs and VITO will introduce advanced habitat mapping capabilities derived from Planet’s high-resolution satellite imagery. These maps will help companies, policymakers, and governments assess biodiversity impacts, understand land-use change, and strengthen conservation strategies.
“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.”
Driving Action Through Earth Observation
By extending their collaboration, Planet Labs and VITO are positioning themselves at the forefront of global Earth observation innovation. Their combined expertise will enable faster insight generation for climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture, and biodiversity protection—helping industries and governments make measurable progress toward environmental goals.
Planet Labs
Planet is a provider of global, daily satellite imagery and data-driven insights. The company aims to make global change visible, accessible, and actionable by imaging the entire landmass of Earth every day.
Founded in 2010 by three NASA scientists, Planet operates the largest fleet of Earth imaging satellites. Its platform delivers geospatial data and analytics to support decision-making across sectors including agriculture, government, research, and commercial enterprises.
