Planet Labs

Kevin Weil joins Stoke Space’s board as it pursues a fully reusable Nova rocket and has raised about $1.34 billion, signaling Silicon Valley network effects and potential defense-contract upside in a SpaceX-competitive market.

Stockholm/Sweden has acquired five Pelican satellites from Planet Labs, positioning Sweden to become a leading European GEOINT player within a year, though it risks heightened dependence on US technology.