Planet Labs PBC, a leader in Earth observation, has announced a significant expansion of its contract with the Welsh Government. The six-figure deal enhances Wales' capability to utilize Planet's advanced satellite data for various applications, including agriculture, water, and land use monitoring, as well as emergency response. This agreement grants access to Planet's high-resolution SkySat tasking, near-daily global imagery, and historical data archives to all eight universities in Wales. The collaboration aims to support innovative research and inform policy development for managing natural resources. Since 2020, Wales has been leveraging Planet's data, and this expansion marks a transition from trial projects to operational systems, emphasizing improved compliance, land use, and environmental management.