Planet Labs opens first satellite factory outside the US in Berlin

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The US space company Planet Labs is opening a new satellite factory in Berlin – according to Golem.de, it is the company's first full-scale manufacturing site outside the US. Production is slated to begin this fall.

What is known so far about the Berlin factory

The new factory in Berlin is, according to Golem.de, the first full-scale manufacturing site Planet Labs is building outside the US. The company is thereby relocating part of its satellite production to European soil for the first time. How many employees will work there and how large the planned capacities will be is not detailed in the report.

When does production start?

Satellite production in Berlin is set to begin this fall, according to Golem.de. The factory will thus be operational before the year is out. The report does not provide further details on investments, production volume, or the specific location within the capital.

As soon as new details on location, workforce, or unit numbers become available, you'll find them here.