Commercial Satellite Constellations Global Market Report 2025

The commercial satellite constellations market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $14.38 billion in 2024 to $16.25 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to technological advancements, emergence of new space, demand for low-cost, high-speed broadband, growth of internet constellations, increase in demand for low earth orbit (LEO)-based services.

The commercial satellite constellations market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $25.21 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for satellite-based connectivity, rising government initiatives, quadrupling of satellite demand, expansion of internet constellations, rise of the internet of things (IoT). Major trends in the forecast period include rapid deployment of mega constellations, technological advancements, collaborations, space technologies, use of AI.

The forecast of 11.6% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.3% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through supply chain disruptions for phased array antennas, sourced from key regions such as the US and Finland, which could lead to delays in LEO satellite deployments.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The rise of the internet of things (IoT) is expected to propel the growth of the commercial-satellite constellations market going forward. IoT refers to a network of interconnected physical devices, vehicles, appliances, and other items embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity capabilities that enable them to collect and exchange data over the Internet. Satellite constellations are vital for achieving universal connectivity as they ensure that even IoT devices in remote or inaccessible areas can access the internet, where traditional terrestrial networks may be insufficient. For instance, in November 2022, according to a report published by Ericsson, a Sweden-based telecommunications company, IoT connections across the world were projected to amount to 15.7 billion connections in 2023. Moreover, the number is projected to reach nearly 38.9 billion in 2029 at a growth rate of 16%. Therefore, the rise of the internet of things (IoT) is driving the growth of the commercial-satellite constellations market.

Major companies operating in the commercial satellite constellations market are developing advanced technologies, such as imaging satellites, to serve customers better with advanced features. An imaging satellite is an artificial satellite designed and equipped with sensors and instruments capable of capturing high-resolution images of the Earth's surface from space. For instance, in April 2022, Pixxel, an India-based aerospace company, launched Shakuntala, a private commercial imaging satellite. The Shakuntala satellite's unique feature lies in hosting one of the most advanced hyperspectral commercial cameras ever launched into space. This advanced technology allows the satellite, weighing under 15kg, to capture orbital images in over 150 bands of color spanning the visible and infrared spectrums. Pixxel's upcoming satellite constellation data offers a global view of planetary ecosystems, enabling an AI-driven analysis platform. This tool will be vital for providing actionable insights and policy recommendations to climate-conscious governments and organizations.

In May 2023, Viasat Inc., a US-based communications company, acquired Inmarsat for an undisclosed amount. The merged entity anticipates strengthening its market position by leveraging increased scale, expanded scope, and heightened innovation within the global satellite connectivity sector. This strategic move aims to meet rising customer demands for enhanced speed, flexibility, reliability, coverage, and security. Inmarsat is a UK-based satellite telecommunications company that offers maritime communications services and provides commercial satellite constellations.

Commercial-satellite constellations refer to a group of satellites working together to provide a service or a group of satellites with a common purpose, primarily owned, financed, and managed by commercial entities to provide a commercial service. Commercial-satellite constellations offer improved coverage, ensuring seamless communication even in remote areas.

The main types of commercial satellite constellations are low-earth orbit (LEO) constellations, medium-earth orbit (MEO) constellations, and geostationary-earth orbit (GEO) satellites. Low-earth orbit (LEO) constellations consist of numerous small satellites orbiting closer to Earth, facilitating faster communication and reduced latency. Various types of frequencies are included, such as Ka-Band, Ku-Band, and C-Band, which can be used for several applications, such as telecommunications and connectivity, earth observation and remote sensing, and navigation and positioning services.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp increase in U.S. tariffs and resulting trade disputes in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the aerospace and defense sector. Prices for key materials such as titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics primarily sourced from international suppliers have surged. Defense contractors, constrained by fixed-price government contracts, are forced to absorb these rising costs. Meanwhile, commercial aerospace companies are encountering resistance from airlines over increased aircraft prices. In addition, customs delays are disrupting already tight production timelines for jets and satellites. In response, the industry is stockpiling essential materials, pursuing import waivers for defense-related goods, and working with allied nations to diversify supply chains.

The main types of commercial satellite constellations are low-earth orbit (LEO) constellations, medium-earth orbit (MEO) constellations, and geostationary-earth orbit (GEO) satellites. Low-earth orbit (LEO) constellations consist of numerous small satellites orbiting closer to Earth, facilitating faster communication and reduced latency. Various types of frequencies are included, such as Ka-Band, Ku-Band, and C-Band, which can be used for several applications, such as telecommunications and connectivity, earth observation and remote sensing, and navigation and positioning services.

Major companies operating in the commercial satellite constellations market are Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Honeywell International Inc, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), Thales Alenia Space, Space Exploration Technologies Corp, Viasat Inc., Cobham plc, L3Harris Technologies Inc, Airbus Defence and Space SAS, OHB System AG, Iridium Communications Inc, Telesat Canada, Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), Skyloom Global Corp, Globalstar Inc., Planet Labs PBC, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Spire Global Inc., Capella Space, Kepler Communications Inc., LeoLabs Inc., OneWeb Global Limited, LeoStella LLC, SatSure Ltd., Nuview, Lynk Global Inc.

North America was the largest region in the commercial satellite constellations market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the commercial satellite constellations market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the commercial satellite constellations market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The commercial-satellite constellations market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as communication, remote sensing, Internet access, IoT (Internet of Things), and machine-to-machine (M2M) communications. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The commercial-satellite constellations market also includes sales of RF (Radio Frequency) signal processing and geolocation tools, earth observation satellites, LiDAR satellites, and microsatellites. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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