Planet Blue band

The Blue band is a specific spectral component of the satellite imagery produced by Planet Labs PBC. It is part of the multispectral data captured by various satellite constellations, including PlanetScope, SkySat, and RapidEye. This band typically records light in the 450-515 nanometer range, which is essential for maritime applications, bathymetry, and identifying atmospheric haze.

Planet Labs, the brand behind this data, was founded in San Francisco, California. The satellites themselves are predominantly designed, manufactured, and operated in the United States. As a leader in Earth observation, the company provides high-frequency satellite data to a global market of commercial and governmental clients.

Ownership of the Planet brand remains with Planet Labs PBC, a public benefit corporation based in the United States. The company transitioned to a public entity through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company in 2021, and it continues to maintain its headquarters and primary operations in San Francisco, overseeing its vast constellation of 'Doves' and other imaging assets.