Satellite-based Augmentation System Market Report 2026

The satellite-based augmentation system market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.53 billion in 2025 to $1.65 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased adoption of gnss augmentation to improve navigation accuracy and integrity across aviation applications, rising use of ionospheric correction services enhancing reliability of satellite navigation signals, growth in soil condition monitoring and geo-traceability applications expanding sbas utility beyond aviation, expansion of system monitoring and maintenance services supporting long-term operational performance, advancements in regional sbas deployments improving service coverage and availability.

The satellite-based augmentation system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.22 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of next-generation sbas architectures enhancing precision and multi-constellation compatibility, rising demand for high-accuracy navigation in autonomous and unmanned systems driving sbas adoption, increasing integration of sbas capabilities in agriculture and infrastructure monitoring expanding market reach, growth in global modernization programs supporting deployment of new and upgraded sbas networks, advancement in real-time correction algorithms improving responsiveness and system resilience. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of aviation navigation services, growth in maritime navigation and fleet management, increasing adoption in precision agriculture, rising use in timing and synchronization for telecom networks, development of regional and future satellite augmentation systems.

The growing air traffic is expected to drive the expansion of the satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) market in the coming years. Air traffic refers to the movement and management of aircraft within controlled airspace, overseen by air traffic control (ATC) services to ensure safe and efficient operations. Increasing aircraft operations and rising air traffic volumes generate valuable real-world data, user feedback, and validation, which help enhance the accuracy, reliability, and overall performance of SBAS technologies - thereby strengthening aviation safety and operational efficiency. For instance, in January 2025, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a Canada-based organization representing the global airline industry, reported that total full-year passenger traffic in 2024 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) increased by 10.4% compared to 2023. Therefore, the growth in air traffic is propelling the satellite-based augmentation system market.

Major companies operating in the SBAS market are also prioritizing strategic investments to advance the development and production of innovative augmentation technologies. Such investments enhance production efficiency, encourage product innovation, reduce operational costs, and expand market reach. These efforts enable companies to meet rising demand while strengthening their competitive position. For example, in January 2024, Thales Alenia Space, a France-based aerospace company, introduced the upgraded European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) V242B - an advanced iteration of Europe’s satellite-based augmentation system. This enhanced version integrates next-generation ground receiving stations, improves resilience against ionospheric disturbances and geomagnetic storms, and reduces false alerts related to GPS corrections by a factor of ten. The upgrade significantly boosts positioning accuracy, safety, and reliability for users across aviation, maritime, and precision agriculture sectors, highlighting the continuous innovation and investment shaping the satellite-based augmentation system market.

In May 2023, Viasat Inc., a French communications firm, completed the acquisition of Inmarsat Global Limited for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move bolsters Viasat Inc.'s standing within the satellite communication sector by enabling the consolidation of spectrum, satellite, and terrestrial assets. The acquisition encompasses 19 satellites operating across the Ka, L, and S-bands in space. Inmarsat Global Limited, a UK-based satellite services provider, specializes in delivering mobile satellite communication services, including satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) offerings.

Major companies operating in the satellite-based augmentation system market are RTX Corporation (Raytheon Technologies Corporation), Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Broadcom Corporation, Safran Group, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., STMicroelectronics N.V., Elbit Systems Ltd., Rockwell Collins Inc., Garmin Ltd., Trimble Inc., Collins Aerospace, Topcon Corporation, Inmarsat Global Limited, u-Blox Holding AG, Spirent Communications Plc, GMV Innovating Solutions S.L., NovAtel Inc., Universal Avionics Systems Corporation, Accord Software & Systems Pvt. Ltd., Swift Navigation Inc., Hemisphere GNSS, Grintex India Limited, Septentrio NV, Locosys Technology Inc., NexNav Inc., NavatechGPS.

North America was the largest region in the satellite-based augmentation system market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the significant growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the satellite-based augmentation system market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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.

Tariffs have impacted the satellite-based augmentation system market by increasing costs of imported receivers, ground station equipment, and satellite components, particularly affecting regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Aviation and maritime applications are among the most affected segments due to high reliance on specialized hardware. Some domestic manufacturers benefit as tariffs encourage local production and development of alternative solutions, fostering innovation and cost efficiency in the market. Overall, tariffs create challenges in supply chains but can accelerate domestic industry growth.

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A satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) stands as a pivotal air navigation system that enhances the accuracy and reliability of the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signals. It significantly improves service availability over a wide geographic expanse and ensures a more dependable navigation service compared to the GNSS operating independently.

Key SBAS systems include the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), the Multi-functional Satellite Augmentation System (MSAS), GPS-Assisted GEO Augmented Navigation (GAGAN), the System for Differential Corrections and Monitoring (SDCM), among others. WAAS, for instance, is a satellite-based navigation system developed by the FAA to boost the precision and dependability of GPS signals for aviation purposes. It provides services to various aircraft classes throughout all flight phases, encompassing en-route navigation, airport departures, and arrivals. These systems involve components such as satellites, ground stations, receivers, and others and find applications across aviation, maritime, road and rail, surveying, timing and synchronization, agriculture, and more.

The countries covered in the satellite-based augmentation system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The satellite-based augmentation system market includes of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as soil condition monitoring, geo-traceability, ionospheric corrections, and system monitoring and maintenance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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