Planet is an integrated aerospace and data analytics company that operates history's largest fleet of Earthimaging satellites, collecting a massive amount of information daily about our planet. Planet designs, builds and operates over 200 satellites, and develops the online software and tools that serves data to users. To learn more, visit http://www.planet.com

In an exciting new venture, Planet, an integrated aerospace and data analytics company, and New Zealand’s Centre for Space Science Technology (CSST) announce a partnership to help drive regional economic growth by distributing Planet’s daily, global Earth observation data and analytics.

CSST will act as the distribution hub and R&D partner for Planet in New Zealand, making sure a breadth of industries and government agencies get efficient access to Planet’s data and analytic products. Together, Planet and CSST will localize analytics from Planet and jointly develop new solutions to serve specific verticals, including agriculture, disaster management, defense and intelligence, forestry, and maritime.

The Planet/CSST partnership will officially be inaugurated at a roadshow in Wellington on August 6th, where people will be able to get an up-close look at the products and ask questions directly.