Dr Kris Barkume

Got two new satellites in space today! Loved getting a sat selfie from SpaceX’s feed. Pelican 3 is the large one on the left and Pelican 4 is just visible on the lower right.

26.08.2025 21:51 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Very excited to see the next two Pelican satellites on their way to launch. I can’t wait to help more customers get the imagery they need from our new Pelican satellites!

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30.07.2025 01:09 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

We had a thunderstorm roll by at sunset last night and ended up with a crazy double rainbow. The primary bow was actually a stacked, or supernumerary bow which I’ve rarely seen. It was nice to pause a moment and take in a beautiful moment among all the craziness.

13.05.2025 23:33 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Full press release is here: investors.planet.com/news/news-de...

21.03.2025 04:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I beyond excited to share our first imagery from Planet’s Pelican satellite! It’s so beautiful and crisp! I continue to be blown away by the talent of my team at Planet- the release of this first light imagery was a great way to celebrate my 2 yr Planetversary.

21.03.2025 04:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Launch and Press Kit Launch day coverage of the mission will be available here, and on the NASA website. Coverage will include live streaming and blog updates beginning

science.nasa.gov/mission/luna...

26.02.2025 19:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Lunar Trailblazer is set to launch later this afternoon! Lunar Trailblazer will be set to map water on the moon. It shocking how little we know about lunar water, which could be key for further space exploration. Watch the launch coverage starting at 3:30 PT

26.02.2025 19:46 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Parenting win/not win:
Mini me: Mom, can I finish this book on Mae Jemison while you drive?

Me:😍

Mini me: Mom, what’s Endeavor?

Me: It’s a space shuttle. NASA often names mission vehicles to inspire, like the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity.

Mini me: Oh. I’d name my rover McDonalds. 🔥

08.02.2025 05:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

See Where Trump Is Expanding Immigrant Detention at Guantánamo Documents and satellite imagery show how much buildup is underway at the military site.

Commercial satellite imagery allows the world to see what some would like to keep hidden.

See Where Trump Is Expanding Immigrant Detention at Guantánamo www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

06.02.2025 23:42 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Schrödinger’s funding freeze.

29.01.2025 19:18 — 👍 94    🔁 21    💬 2    📌 1

It was weird earlier this month when I was scrolling through the news and I had a hard time differentiating between whether pictures were of Gaza or Altadena. It’s only gotten crazier it feels like. Hope we find a way to create much more shared joy and grace in this world.

30.01.2025 18:42 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

My old house in Altadena

24.01.2025 00:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0