Navigating Strategic Space Technologies: China’s Ambitions and SpaceX’s Challenges

In this week's episode of Space Minds Ashley Johnson, President and CFO of Planet, explains the company's ambitious goal to make global change visible, accessible and actionable.From imaging every point on the planet daily to leveraging AI and hyperspectral data, Ashley unpacks Planet’s mission to make global change visible, accessible, and actionable.She dives into the company's unique ability to "look left"—analyzing historical satellite imagery to understand events before they happen—and highlights powerful real-world applications, including environmental protection, government partnerships, and rapid disaster response. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the future of geospatial intelligence, AI-driven analytics, and the ethics of an increasingly transparent world.And don't miss our co-hosts' Space Take on important stories.