Planet Labs cuts work force by 17%, its 2nd headcount reduction in 11 months, in drive to profitability

by Peter B. de Selding

LA PLATA, Maryland — Geospatial satellite imagery and analytics provider Planet Labs PBC is reducing its staff by 180 employees, or 17%, on behalf of its drive for profitability.

It was the second time in 12 months that Planet has proceeded with headcount reductions. In August 2023, it announced a 10% reduction in personnel, or 117 positions. That move was expected to cost $7.5 million in severance charges but to result in $35 million in annual cost reductions.

In its June 26 filing with the U . . .

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