Startup Will Launch Constellation of Tiny Monitoring Satellites

A San Francisco company called Planet Labs aims to launch 28 mini-satellites that will provide frequent snapshots of Earth.

A San Franciscobased company called Planet Labs announced plans yesterday to launch 28 mini-satellites in a ring around Earth as early as December of this year. The company aims to provide frequent snapshots of the planet, allowing users to track changesfrom traffic jams to deforestationin close to real time.