# Planet Labs expansion and commercial growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/planet-labs-expansion-and-commercial-growth
> Updated: 2026-10-02T23:08:14.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Planet Labs is expanding its operational footprint and financial performance through increased satellite production and growing demand for Earth-imaging services.

In late 2026, the US-based company announced plans to begin manufacturing and testing satellites in Berlin. This facility, the company’s first full-scale production site outside of San Francisco, is expected to produce Pelican satellites for Earth observation, climate monitoring, and military intelligence. The site aims for a capacity of up to 60 satellites annually and is intended to support European customers by utilizing regional ground stations and cloud storage.

Following these expansion efforts, Planet Labs reported a 58% year-over-year revenue increase to $116 million in its most recent quarter. The company’s contract backlog has reached $815 million, driven by clients such as NASA, various U.S. government agencies, and a significant multi-hundred-million-dollar deal with Germany.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Planet Labs reports 58% revenue growth amid satellite imaging demand

Planet Labs PBC reports 58% year-over-year revenue growth to $116 million, driven by satellite imaging contracts with NASA and international governments.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/planet-labs-reports-58-revenue-growth-amid-satellite-imaging-demand

### 2026-09-22: Planet Labs to begin satellite production in Berlin

Planet Labs will launch its first major satellite manufacturing and testing facility in Berlin this autumn, aiming to produce up to 60 Pelican satellites per year for European customers.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/planet-labs-to-begin-satellite-production-in-berlin

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