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Planet Labs Delivers Pelican-12 Satellite for SpaceX Launch
Original: Planet Labs Delivers Pelican-12 Spacecraft to Cape Canaveral for SpaceX Bandwagon-5 Mission
Planet Labs has delivered its Pelican-12 spacecraft to Cape Canaveral ahead of the upcoming SpaceX Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission. The satellite's arrival at the Florida launch site marks a key milestone ahead of integration with the rocket. Planet's Pelican constellation provides high-resolution Earth imaging, and the mission continues the company's deployment of next-generation imaging satellites aboard SpaceX's regular small-payload rideshare flights.
Why now: The spacecraft's delivery signals an imminent launch, drawing attention from the space industry community.
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