Government of Rwanda × Planet Labs PBC
The Government of Rwanda, through the Rwanda Space Agency, launched a national satellite data program with Planet Labs PBC. [49] The initiative provides Planet's satellite data to various public and private entities to support national development in areas like agriculture, urban planning, and disaster response. [49] This is Planet's first national-level program of its kind in Africa. [49]
The asset
A national program providing Planet's near-daily satellite imagery and data feeds to government agencies, public universities, and selected startups across Rwanda.
The record
- Seller status
- Going concern
- Sector
- satellite imagery and geospatial solutions
- Modalities
- satellite imagery, geospatial data
- Jurisdiction
- RW
What it means if you hold data
This transaction establishes a new model for data providers to sell to an entire country's public sector, moving from single-customer deals to national infrastructure licensing. [40] It creates a template for partnerships with developing nations, positioning satellite data as a foundational tool for governance, economic development, and education. [49]