Mark Longanbach

Mark Longanbach is the Senior Vice President of Missions at Planet Labs PBC, a company that provides daily data about Earth using satellite imagery.13 He has been with Planet for at least four years, as evidenced by a LinkedIn post reflecting on his time at the company.7 Longanbach is responsible for overseeing mission operations, including satellite commissioning and data collection.36

In his role, Longanbach has been involved in significant projects such as:

1. The launch and commissioning of the Tanager-1 hyperspectral satellite in 2024.13
2. Overseeing the operations teams that manage Planet's fleet of satellites, including the SuperDove series.6
3. Working on planning and spacecraft-related projects with teams in various locations, including Berlin.4

Longanbach describes himself as someone who builds efficient teams for operations, strives to scale, grow revenue, and learn.2 His LinkedIn profile indicates that he is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.5