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Planet Labs' Pelican-12 Satellite Ready for SpaceX Launch

September 26, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Pelican-12 satellite arrives at Cape Canaveral for launch.
Satellite features payload and communications upgrades.
Launch is part of Planet Labs' expanded production plans.
Pelican-12 will test commercial data relay services.

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Strategic Implications

This launch may indicate Planet Labs' growing capabilities in high-resolution imaging, which could strengthen its position in the satellite services market. The inclusion of commercial data relay services suggests a potential expansion into new areas of business, which may attract new customers and investors.

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What Happened

High-Resolution Imaging Satellite Prepares for Bandwagon-5 Mission

Planet Labs’ latest Pelican satellite, Pelican-12, has arrived at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida ahead of its launch on SpaceX’s Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission. The satellite incorporates lessons from previous launches and includes payload and communications upgrades. This launch is part of Planet Labs’ expanded production plans, with additional Pelican launches planned for 2027. The company is expanding its capabilities in high-resolution imaging, which may support applications such as agricultural monitoring and disaster response, as reported by TradingView News.

Source | Originally Published: September 25, 2026

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