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Mar 2024
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Building The World's Most Powerful Satel...

PHD Ventures
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In this episode, Peter and Will dive into satellite technology, what it takes to create a company like Planet, and its effect on ecosystems across the world.   11:56 | AI Revolutionizes Satellite Technology 21:47 | Will's Exponential Journey to Success 39:15 | Groundbreaking Rocket Launch Technology Improvements Will Marshall, Chairman, Co-Founder, and ... Show More
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