Shares of Planet Labs PBC (PL) surged 5.18% in Thursday's intraday trading session following the announcement that the company was selected by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency as a vendor for its $200 million Luno B commercial data contract.
The Luno B project aims to provide the national security community with timely access to high-quality commercial geospatial intelligence data. Planet Labs, a leading provider of global satellite imagery and geospatial solutions, will contribute its data and analytic services to aid in characterizing worldwide economic, environmental, and geopolitical activities.
With a five-year base ordering period and a $200 million ceiling, the contract is expected to be a significant revenue driver for Planet Labs. Investors welcomed the news, sending the stock higher on optimism about the company's growth prospects and its ability to secure lucrative government contracts.
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