Federal Police of Brazil × Planet Labs PBC
Planet Labs renewed its contract with the Federal Police of Brazil to provide daily satellite monitoring. [58, 59] The press release described the deal as having a "seven-figure value" but did not disclose the exact price. [58, 61] The data is used as part of the Brasil MAIS Program to combat illegal activities such as deforestation and mining, enabling over 500 public institutions to monitor 8.6 million square kilometers. [58, 60]
The asset
A 12-month contract renewal for daily satellite monitoring data over Brazil's territory, including threatened rainforests and marine coast areas.
- 8.6M Area monitored (square kilometers)
The record
- Seller status
- Going concern
- Sector
- Satellite imagery and data
- Modalities
- images, data feed
- Jurisdiction
- BR
What it means if you hold data
This deal is a prime example of satellite data being used for national-scale law enforcement and environmental protection. It demonstrates a clear return on investment for government clients, with satellite imagery directly enabling the identification of illegal activities and the levying of associated fines. [58, 75]