The satellite ground station, or SGS, collects and transmits remote sensing satellite data to various consumers and applications. These stations are critical in capturing meteorological and other data for organizations like national weather centers and research institutes. A satellite ground station's major components include a reception antenna, a feed horn, a waveguide, and a receiver, all of which are normally positioned on a pedestal. A radome, or protective cover, is frequently used to protect the antenna.
Governments spend money on satellite ground stations in order to build secure and dependable communication networks for defense and national security applications. These ground stations provide assistance to military operations, information gathering, and secure data transmission. Ground stations are required for communication with satellites and data collecting in government-funded scientific research missions such as space exploration, climate studies, and environmental monitoring. These missions provide ground station suppliers with opportunity to help government research efforts.
Furthermore, increased funding for scientific and commercial space initiatives has resulted in the development of more cost-effective satellite systems and infrastructure, such as CubeSats, small satellite technology, and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Because of qualities such as dependability and flexibility, private and government organizations have increased their use of tiny satellites in space operations. For instance, in February 2021, the IT-SPINS and MySat-2 (DhabiSat) CubeSats were launched on the Northrop Grumman NG-15 Cygnus spacecraft.
Researchers may utilize the IT-SPINS and MySat-2 CubeSats to create, test, and integrate software modules for control systems and attitude determination. Furthermore, advancements in launch vehicle technology offer flexibility in satellite launches. For instance, Aevum developed the rocket-launching drone RAVN-X in December 2020. RAVN-X is expected to facilitate the launch of small satellites.
Satellite ground station systems are designed for transmitting and receiving signals on the internet, telephony, backhaul, and other services. Interference in the satellite ground station operations severely impacts the performance of the satellite and results in a significant loss of income for the operators.
Moreover, additional costs must be spent on fixing and debugging the problems in communication to further enable normal communications. Interference in satellite ground station occurs due to various factors such as interference from high-power radar, intentional jammers, unauthorized transmissions namely piracy, adjacent satellite interference (ASI), interference from broadcast FM transmitters, aircraft interference, and adjacent frequency emissions from other signals.
Furthermore, military and defense forces across the globe have improved their existing infrastructure to improve battle and defense efficacy. For instance, in February 2021, Hanwha Systems, in collaboration with Intellian Technologies, a South Korean defense contractor, announced the launch of an on-the-move military satellite ground station terminal.
Growth of satellite ground station market is driven by several factors, including increase in adoption of satellite ground station equipment in online streaming services, radio, and TV broadcast. The rise in popularity of online streaming services such as YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video augments the demand for data consumption and low latency requirements.
The satellite ground station market is segmented into platform, function, orbit, end user, and region. On the basis of platform, it is segregated into fixed, portable, and mobile. On the basis of function, it is fragmented into communication, earth observation, space research, navigation, and others. On the basis of orbit, the market is categorized into low earth orbit (LEO), medium earth orbit (MEO), and geostationary earth orbit (GEO).
Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Key players profiled in the report include Viasat, Inc., SES S.A., Intelsat, Gilat Satellite Networks, Inmarsat Global Limited, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., EchoStar Corporation, ST Engineering, Comtech Technologies Inc. and Satcom Technologies
Governments spend money on satellite ground stations in order to build secure and dependable communication networks for defense and national security applications. These ground stations provide assistance to military operations, information gathering, and secure data transmission. Ground stations are required for communication with satellites and data collecting in government-funded scientific research missions such as space exploration, climate studies, and environmental monitoring. These missions provide ground station suppliers with opportunity to help government research efforts.
Furthermore, increased funding for scientific and commercial space initiatives has resulted in the development of more cost-effective satellite systems and infrastructure, such as CubeSats, small satellite technology, and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Because of qualities such as dependability and flexibility, private and government organizations have increased their use of tiny satellites in space operations. For instance, in February 2021, the IT-SPINS and MySat-2 (DhabiSat) CubeSats were launched on the Northrop Grumman NG-15 Cygnus spacecraft.
Researchers may utilize the IT-SPINS and MySat-2 CubeSats to create, test, and integrate software modules for control systems and attitude determination. Furthermore, advancements in launch vehicle technology offer flexibility in satellite launches. For instance, Aevum developed the rocket-launching drone RAVN-X in December 2020. RAVN-X is expected to facilitate the launch of small satellites.
Satellite ground station systems are designed for transmitting and receiving signals on the internet, telephony, backhaul, and other services. Interference in the satellite ground station operations severely impacts the performance of the satellite and results in a significant loss of income for the operators.
Moreover, additional costs must be spent on fixing and debugging the problems in communication to further enable normal communications. Interference in satellite ground station occurs due to various factors such as interference from high-power radar, intentional jammers, unauthorized transmissions namely piracy, adjacent satellite interference (ASI), interference from broadcast FM transmitters, aircraft interference, and adjacent frequency emissions from other signals.
Furthermore, military and defense forces across the globe have improved their existing infrastructure to improve battle and defense efficacy. For instance, in February 2021, Hanwha Systems, in collaboration with Intellian Technologies, a South Korean defense contractor, announced the launch of an on-the-move military satellite ground station terminal.
Growth of satellite ground station market is driven by several factors, including increase in adoption of satellite ground station equipment in online streaming services, radio, and TV broadcast. The rise in popularity of online streaming services such as YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video augments the demand for data consumption and low latency requirements.
The satellite ground station market is segmented into platform, function, orbit, end user, and region. On the basis of platform, it is segregated into fixed, portable, and mobile. On the basis of function, it is fragmented into communication, earth observation, space research, navigation, and others. On the basis of orbit, the market is categorized into low earth orbit (LEO), medium earth orbit (MEO), and geostationary earth orbit (GEO).
Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Key players profiled in the report include Viasat, Inc., SES S.A., Intelsat, Gilat Satellite Networks, Inmarsat Global Limited, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., EchoStar Corporation, ST Engineering, Comtech Technologies Inc. and Satcom Technologies
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Key Market Segments
By Platform
- Fixed
- Portable
- Mobile
By Function
- Communication
- Earth Observation
- Space Research
- Navigation
- Others
By Orbit
- LEO
- MEO
- GEO
By End User
- Commercial
- Government
- Defense
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- Russia
- UK
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Latin America
- Middle East
- Africa
Key Market Players
- Inmarsat Global Limited
- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
- ST Engineering
- Comtech Technologies Inc.
- Intelsat
- Viasat, Inc.
- SES S.A.
- EchoStar Corporation
- Satcom Technologies
- GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 4: SATELLITE GROUND STATION MARKET, BY PLATFORM
CHAPTER 5: SATELLITE GROUND STATION MARKET, BY FUNCTION
CHAPTER 6: SATELLITE GROUND STATION MARKET, BY ORBIT
CHAPTER 7: SATELLITE GROUND STATION MARKET, BY END USER
CHAPTER 8: SATELLITE GROUND STATION MARKET, BY REGION
CHAPTER 9: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 10: COMPANY PROFILES
List of Tables
List of Figures
Executive Summary
The Satellite ground station market is expected to experience a significant growth rate of 11.9% from 2023 to 2032 owing to increase in Internet of Things (IoT) and autonomous systemsA satellite ground station, also known as an Earth station or Earth terminal, is a terrestrial radio station designed for extraplanetary telecommunication with spacecraft or reception of radio waves from astronomical radio sources. Satellite ground stations are built for collecting and streaming remote sensing satellite data to a variety of users and applications, such as national weather centers and research centers. They obtain data from a variety of different sources, including NASA Terra and Aqua, US NOAA, and other satellites orbiting Earth.
The increased interest in space exploration, as well as the number of space agencies and commercial organizations conducting space research, creates prospects for space research ground station suppliers. These ground stations allow spacecraft, space telescopes, and other scientific instruments to communicate and retrieve data. Earth observation satellites monitor and collect essential information about the planet's climate, weather patterns, natural resources, and environmental changes, and ground stations play an important role in receiving data from them. The necessity for space research ground stations is driven by the desire for reliable and timely Earth observation data.
Furthermore, due to benefits such as faster orbital velocities, orbital durations, shorter trips, low cost, and reduced latency, LEO satellite utilization has increased throughout time. Satellites in this orbit are widely used for satellite imaging due to their close closeness to the Earth and ability to provide higher resolution imagery. growing LEO satellite deployment is the result of a combination of technology advances in higher resolution compact cameras and greater attitude control, as well as growing demand for Earth observation, internet access, and voice communications. Moreover, governments invest in satellite ground stations to establish secure and dependable communication networks for defense and national security applications. These ground stations support military operations, data collection, and secure data transmission. In government-funded scientific research missions such as climate studies, space exploration, and environmental monitoring, ground stations are required for communication with satellites and data collection. These missions allow ground station vendors to contribute to government research endeavors. In addition to this, MEO satellites are becoming increasingly popular due to their ability to capture weaker signals from lower altitudes than GEO satellites. The MEO orbit is used by the defense sector for navigation and communication. Despite the fact that the MEO orbit is widely employed in GPS tracking and mobile phone communications, industry participants are concentrating their efforts on finding solutions for developments in asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and other broadband communications networks. The rising emphasis on minimizing the costs associated with MEO payloads is projected to encourage the usage of satellite ground stations during the forecast period.
The satellite ground station market is segmented into platform, function, orbit, end user, and region. On the basis of platform, it is segregated into fixed, portable, and mobile. On the basis of function, it is fragmented into communication, earth observation, space research, navigation, and others. On the basis of orbit, the market is categorized into low earth orbit (LEO), medium earth orbit (MEO), and geostationary earth orbit (GEO). On the basis of end user, it is fragmented into commercial, government, and defense. On the basis of region, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. Asia-Pacific is second largest region of satellite ground station market. Asia-Pacific includes China, India, Japan, South Korea, and the rest of Asia-Pacific. Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council promotes the growth of satellite earth stations and broadcasting among the public and private companies, government agencies, and ministries. An increase in demand for high-speed network connectivity throughout Asia-Pacific is further expected to foster the growth of the satellite ground station market during the forecast period. Enterprise and rural broadband service providers control the majority of the satellite ground station market in Asia-Pacific. The Chinese and Indian governments have accelerated satellite launches to improve the region's satellite communication capability.
The key players profiled in the report include Viasat, Inc., SES S. A., Intelsat, Gilat Satellite Networks, Inmarsat Global Limited, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., EchoStar Corporation, ST Engineering, Comtech Technologies Inc. and Satcom Technologies.
Key Market Insights
By platform, the fixed segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market, with $33.58 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $95.86 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 11.2%.By function, the communication segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market, with $26.52 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $76.26 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 11.2%.
By orbit, the LEO segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market, with $43.2 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $127.08 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 11.5%.
By end user, the commercial segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market, with $40.54 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $117.19 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 11.3%.
Based on region, North America was the highest revenue contributor, accounting for $27.06 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $79.75 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 11.5%.
Companies Mentioned
- Inmarsat Global Limited
- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
- ST Engineering
- Comtech Technologies Inc.
- Intelsat
- Viasat, Inc.
- SES S.A.
- EchoStar Corporation
- Satcom Technologies
- GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS
Methodology
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