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SpaceX Rideshare Mission Puts Pelican Satellites Into Orbit
Planet Labs has launched three of its high-resolution Pelican satellites into orbit on a SpaceX rideshare mission, including the first satellite connected to its deal with the Swedish Armed Forces. The company has established initial contact and begun commissioning the satellites, which feature onboard Nvidia Jetson hardware for edge computing. This development is a significant step for Planet Labs, as it targets government and commercial clients with custom satellite services. The launch was reported by TechStock².