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Space out with planets in Google Maps — Space out to the moons and back! With 12 new planets and moons to explore, the google maps galaxy just got bigger [Space, Travel, Maps]

Travel·Launched Oct 2017·0 upvotes·google.com

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ALIVEverified Jul 13, 2026 · HTTP 200

CohortClass of 2017

What it is

Space out with planets in Google Maps — Space out to the moons and back! With 12 new planets and moons to explore, the google maps galaxy just got bigger [Space, Travel, Maps]

HTTP liveness

14 probes since Jun 11

Jun 11Jul 13

AliveHard-dead (404/5xx/parked)RedirectedUnverified (timeout/DNS/block)

Observed events

probes · press · GitHub

Jun 11, 2026
First probe — live
Alive · 200 OK

Funding history

1 round

Total raised

$85.0B

Latest valuation

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Stage

growth

Growth

Jun 2026

investors undisclosed

$85.0B

Data from SEC EDGAR Form D filings and press coverage. Round labels for SEC filings are inferred from filing sequence and amount.

Moat

None apparent

Google Maps is facing increasing competition and is described as being at a potential turning point in its market leadership. The article highlights how competitors are catching up and that Google's previously strong proprietary data strategy is weakening.

webGoogle Maps has a head start but competitors like Apple are closing the gap. source
webThe introduction of other mapping services is threatening Google Maps’ dominance. source
webGoogle's pricing strategy has alienated developers, affecting its ecosystem. source
webThere is an ongoing shift towards open mapping services, which could diminish Google’s market share. source

weak · 0.60 confidence · grounded in 4 sources

Website-grounded · Jun 2026

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