This groundbreaking deal marks Planet’s first national program of its kind in Africa. Planet imagery and data will be made available to public universities to train undergraduate students and support advanced research in Earth Observation in Rwanda. “This program is a blueprint for how Planet’s daily satellite data can directly support multiple national goals, including improving disaster planning, shaping education programs, protecting natural resources and more.” Planet data supports government partners across a variety of civil use cases, including disaster preparedness and response, urban planning and development, and agriculture and resource management. Planet is a leading provider of global, daily satellite imagery and geospatial solutions.