Global Space Economy: Trends and Forecasts 2024-2034

"The deployment of non-GEO internet services, the advent of direct-to-device (D2D) services and larger budgets for defence and sovereignty will fuel revenue growth in the global satellite and space industry over the next 10 years."

This report provides an analysis of, and forecasts for, activity in the global space economy. It assesses the evolving landscape of space activities, technologies and user needs. It presents a 10-year revenue outlook and projects global trends for space industry players across the satellite and space infrastructure, applications and communications markets.

It takes into account the main trends, drivers/technology developments and restraints that will shape the satellite and space industry for the period between 2024 and 2034.

The report also provides strategic recommendations for government agencies, emergent and incumbent space businesses, and satellite operators and manufacturers targeting high growth and profitable markets.

Coverage

• 10-year forecast for the satellite and space industry, with data split by market, vertical and region
• Analysis of technological and business trends within each market, and the implications for satellite operators targeting these opportunities
• An assessment of wider technological developments in the global space economy.

Segmentation

Markets

• Satellite and space infrastructure
• Satellite and space applications
• Satellite and space communications

Metrics

• Capacity revenue
• Equipment revenue
• Launch revenue
• Manufacturing revenue
• Market revenue
• Mission revenue
• Service revenue

Segments

• Applications
  • In-orbit services
  • Space tourism and travel
  • Data downlink
  • Space cloud computing
  • Earth observation
• Communications
  • Broadband access or consumer broadband
  • Enterprise data
  • Government and military
  • D2D/IoT/M2M
  • Mobility
  • Teleport and other
  • Video
• Infrastructure
  • Crew and cargo
  • Earth observation
  • In-orbit services (IOS) and space situational awareness (SSA)
  • Navigation
  • Communications
  • Technological development (tech dev)
  • Science
  • Situational awareness

Geographical regions

• Asia
• Europe
• Latin America (LATAM)
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)
• North America (NA)

Questions answered

• What are the main drivers of revenue growth in the satellite and space infrastructure, application and communication markets?
• How are the satellite and space industry opportunities and landscape changing regionally?
• How are manufacturers, launch service providers and satellite operators responding to the increase in non-geostationary orbit (non-GEO) players and solutions?
• How will satellite and space communications revenue respond to the surge in satellite capacity supply and demand from different applications?

Who should read this report

• Satellite operators that rely on competitive analysis and want to understand industry trends and technological advancements to optimise their operations and strategic planning.
• Telecoms players that require information on emerging technologies, market demand and supply chain dynamics to guide product development and manufacturing strategies.
• Venture capital analysts/managers that need detailed market insights and growth forecasts to identify investment opportunities and make informed decisions.