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Planet Labs Awards Multiple Ground Station Antenna Systems Contract to L-3 Datron

planet_labs_logoSIMI VALLEY, Calif., 10 August 2015 (L-3 Datron PR) — Planet Labs selected L-3 Datron Advanced Technologies for their Ground Network Antenna Systems to collect fresh data from any place on Earth. Planet Labs has built the world’s largest constellation of global imaging satellites, and aims to image the entire Earth every day.

Kevin Meissner, Program Manager, Planet Labs, said: “L-3 Datron was one of the few companies who could meet our cost and performance targets, and their team displayed a remarkable level of expertise and enthusiasm. L-3 Datron’s demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality products on aggressive schedules made them the best choice for Planet Labs.”

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