In late April 2026, Planet Labs PBC announced plans for a specialized shortwave infrared Tanager spacecraft, backed by Carbon Mapper and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, aimed at boosting methane and trace gas detection coverage and sensitivity, with launch targeted as early as 2028. This move underlines Planet Labs’ push to deepen its environmental monitoring capabilities, potentially broadening commercial applications in emissions tracking and climate-related analytics. We’ll now explore...