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Why Planet Labs Stock Popped on Friday

Planet Labs just put 20 satellites in orbit -- all at once.

Why Planet Labs Stock Popped on Friday

Published October 2, 2026 · Category: Finance

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Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) stock soared 7.8% through 11:40 a.m. ET Friday after confirming the successful launch, aboard a "Transporter" Falcon 9 rocket managed by Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ:SPCX), of 20 Planet Labs-built satellites to orbit.

Image source: Getty Images.

Running down the list, Planet says the SpaceX Transport 18 rocket carried to orbit:

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