Planet builds satellites in Berlin and bets on onboard AI

Planet co-founder Robbie Schingler said defense and intelligence revenue grew 90% year over year, with a new Berlin factory targeting up to 60 Pelican satellites per year. The first German-built satellite will launch on an Isar Aerospace rocket from Norway in early 2027.

• Planet's defense and intelligence revenue grew 90% year over year
• The Berlin factory can produce up to 60 Pelican satellites per year
• The first German-built Pelican will launch on Isar from Norway in early 2027
• Planet offers three access models: dedicated capacity, direct access and asset ownership