Planet Labs to double Pelican production with new Berlin factory, invests eight-figure sum

Planet Labs will open its first satellite factory outside the U.S. in Berlin, investing an eight-figure sum to double production of its Pelican high-resolution Earth‑observation satellites and begin building next‑generation high‑res units, boosting in‑region manufacturing capacity.

Discovered 2025-09-25T01:29:03.181180-07:00 | 2025-09-25T01:29:03.181180-07:00

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  • Planet is doubling Pelican production capacity with an eight‑figure Berlin investment, accelerating delivery of high‑resolution satellites and supporting the company’s recently raised FY2026 guidance (Planet's FY2026 guidance).

  • Establishing the first non‑U.S. production site strengthens Europe’s manufacturing footprint and shortens logistics/export paths, aligning with other industry scale‑ups such as MDA Space's planned large‑volume factory.

  • The move complements Planet’s recent operational momentum — Pelican production satellites are now in orbit after the Pelican‑3/4 launches, meaning factory scale directly feeds faster tasking and service expansion.

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