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Planet Labs’ First German-Made Satellite to Launch in Early 2027

Bloomberg Technology Tuesday 22 September 2026, 13:33 UTC By Michael Nienaber 1 min read
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US satellite imaging company Planet Labs plans to launch its first German-built satellite on a German-built rocket early next year as European governments try to become less dependent on Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

US satellite imaging company Planet Labs plans to launch its first German-built satellite on a German-built rocket early next year as European governments try to become less dependent on Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
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