Planet acquires Google’s Terra Bella satellite imaging division

Googles has officially sold off its satellite imaging division. An announcement from rival imaging company Planet confirms it will acquire Terra Bella from Google and take over operation of its seven high-resolution SkySat satellites. Once the deal closes, Google will start purchasing images for Google Earth and other products directly from Planet.
Google purchased Terra Bella — originally called Skybox Imaging — for $500 million in 2014. Under Googles wing, the company la…
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