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How Planet Labs Cornered a Niche Constellation Market

December 31, 2025December 30, 2025 by Richo
Planet Labs constellation Earth-observation imagery monitoring the Amazon rainforest from low Earth orbit.

Planet Labs has cornered a niche Earth-observation constellation market by focusing on real demand, continuous coverage, and subscription data.

Categories Planet Labs Tags Earth observation, Planet Labs, Satellite Constellations, Space Systems Leave a comment

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems Win — And Why It Matters More Than Constellation Narratives

December 30, 2025December 23, 2025 by Richo
Low Earth orbit satellite constellation over Earth representing Rocket Lab space systems and government satellite missions

Rocket Lab’s $816 million Space Systems contract highlights its role as an integrated space systems provider and reframes how constellation exposure fits within the company’s long-term business model.

Categories Rocket Lab Tags Defense Space, RKLB, Rocket Lab, Satellite Constellations, Space Systems Leave a comment
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