Global Satellite Industry Review and Outlook: 2025 Key Developments and 2026 Prospects

Description

The global satellite market is expected to reach $392 billion in 2026. Competition will intensify as Starlink continues expanding satellite broadband and direct-to-cell (D2C) services into emerging markets, prompting MEO/HEO/GEO satellite operators to accelerate multi-orbit deployment strategies to counter Starlink's growing influence.

Meanwhile, early-stage 6G deployment is underway. As global satellite service markets rapidly scale, Taiwanese manufacturers are shifting production bases to Southeast Asia while increasing shipments of key satellite components.

Key Highlights

Global satellite market anticipates substantial growth amid intensifying competition.
Starlink expands satellite broadband and direct-to-cell services into emerging markets, driving rivals to hasten multi-orbit strategies.
MEO/HEO/GEO operators accelerate deployments to counter Starlink's dominance.
Early-stage 6G deployment progresses alongside rapid scaling of global satellite services.
Taiwanese manufacturers relocate production to Southeast Asia while boosting shipments of essential satellite components.

Product Code: TRi-164

1. Review of the Global Satellite Industry in 2025

Table 1: 2025 Deployment Status of Major Global Satellite Operators in Emerging Markets
Figure 1: Estimated Number of Starlink Users in Key Markets (2024-2026)
Table 2: Status of D2C Service Launches by T-Mobile, Rogers Communications, au, and Rakuten Communications

2. Technology Trends and Major Vendor Strategies in 2026

Figure 2: 2022-2026 Global Satellite Market Value Forecast
Table 3: Development of Multi-Orbit Satellite Applications by MEO/GEO Operators
Figure 3: SoftBank's Wireless Optical Communications & NTN Integrated Test Scenario
Figure 4: 6G Deployment Validation by ETRI
Table 4: Overview of Taiwanese Satellite Component Suppliers' Key Deployments in 2026