PUBLISHER: The Insight Partners | PRODUCT CODE: 1206446
PUBLISHER: The Insight Partners | PRODUCT CODE: 1206446
The Middle East & Africa small satellite market is expected to grow from US$ 117.53 million in 2022 to US$ 254.07 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 13.7% from 2022 to 2028
Growing Support for Progress of Small Satellite is Fueling the Middle East & Africa Small Satellite Market
Various government authorities and companies across the MEA have invested in the small satellite market owing to the increasing need for small satellites for various applications such as earth observation, communication and navigation, and scientific research. In November 2021, Fleet Space Technologies raised US$ 26 million in funds to expand the nanosatellite IoT connectivity fleet. Such investments from governments drive the growth of the small satellite market. The use of small satellites helps government authorities maintain national security, capture data regarding areas damaged by earthquakes or floods, monitor suspicious ships, and serve other purposes such as communication & navigation, earth observation, and scientific research operations. The governments of various countries are supporting the development of small satellites for earth observation. Under the project, the government announced that they would support the companies for quick construction and domestic production of a small satellite. Thus, the increasing initiatives for the development of small satellites fuel the growth of the Middle East & Africa small satellite market .
Middle East & Africa Small Satellite Market Overview
Based on country, the Middle East & Africa small satellite market is segmented into South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Rest of the Middle East & Africa. The growth of the space industry in the Middle East & Africa is driven by collaborated investments in the industry by public organizations and original equipment manufacturers. The increasing demand for satellites for earth observation, communication, space mining, space exploration, and other applications is propelling the adoption of small satellites across the region.
Middle East & Africa Small Satellite Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Middle East & Africa Small Satellite Market Segmentation
The Middle East & Africa small satellite market is segmented based on type, payload, application, vertical, and country.
Based on type, the Middle East & Africa small satellite market is bifurcated into nanosatellite (1 to 10 Kg) and microsatellite (10 to 150 Kg). The microsatellite (10 to 150 Kg) segment held a larger market share in 2022.
Based on payload, the Middle East & Africa small satellite market is segmented into automatic identification system (AIS), transmitter, imaging devices, and others. The automatic identification system (AIS) segment held the largest market share in 2022.
Based on application, the Middle East & Africa small satellite market is segmented into earth observation, communication and navigation, and scientific research. The earth observation segment held the largest market share in 2022.
Based on vertical, the Middle East & Africa small satellite market is segmented into government, military, and commercial. The commercial segment held the largest market share in 2022.
Based on country, the Middle East & Africa small satellite market is segmented into Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the UAE, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. The Rest of Middle East & Africa dominated the market share in 2022.
Lockheed Martin Corp; Northrop Grumman Corp; Raytheon Technologies Corp; and Thales SA are the leading companies operating in the Middle East & Africa small satellite market.