Communication Satellite Operation Service Market Report 2025

The communication satellite operation service market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $29.54 billion in 2024 to $32.79 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%. During the historic period, growth was driven by rising demand for disaster recovery communication, increasing need for secure military communications, expansion of maritime and aviation satellite connectivity, growing adoption of Internet of Things applications via satellite, and heightened requirements for emergency response communication systems.

The communication satellite operation service market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $49.19 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. In the forecast period, growth is expected to be driven by increasing demand for high-speed internet in rural areas, rising use of satellite communication in defense sectors, expansion of connected vehicles and smart transportation, growing adoption of satellite-based Internet of Things for smart cities, and the need for global broadband coverage in underserved regions. Key trends during this period include the advancement of low earth orbit satellite constellations, development of hybrid satellite-terrestrial networks, innovation in direct-to-device satellite communication, use of artificial intelligence for satellite operations, and the development of cloud-based satellite network management.

The growing demand for high-speed internet services is expected to drive growth in the communication satellite operation service market. High-speed internet provides data at significantly faster rates than traditional dial-up, typically with download speeds of at least 25 megabits per second (Mbps). This demand is fueled by the increasing use of bandwidth-intensive activities such as video streaming, cloud computing, online gaming, and remote work. Communication satellite operation services support high-speed internet by delivering reliable, wide-area connectivity to regions where terrestrial networks are limited or unavailable. For example, as of June 2.02 trillion homes and small businesses in the U.S., representing 95 percent, had access to terrestrial fixed services with speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload or greater, according to the Federal Communications Commission. The rising need for high-speed internet is therefore driving market growth.

Companies in the communication satellite operation service market are leveraging strategic partnerships to enhance technology, expand regional presence, and integrate satellite communications with terrestrial mobile networks. These partnerships enable hybrid networks that combine satellite and terrestrial infrastructure to provide better coverage, higher data throughput, and innovative service offerings. For instance, in May 2025, Iridium Communications Inc., a U.S.-based satellite communications company, partnered with Syniverse Technologies, a U.S.-based mobile telecommunications firm, to deliver direct-to-device satellite connectivity to mobile network operators globally. This collaboration integrates satellite connectivity into mobile devices via existing cellular networks, improving coverage and connectivity, especially in remote or underserved areas.

In May 2023, Viasat, a U.S.-based communications company, acquired Inmarsat for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aimed to expand Viasat’s global reach, enhance multi-orbit satellite capabilities, and strengthen its position in mobility, maritime, aviation, and government communications markets. Inmarsat, based in the UK, provides mobile satellite communication services, offering voice and high-speed data connectivity solutions.

Major players in the communication satellite operation service market are The Boeing Company, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Space Exploration Technologies Corp., SES S.A., Viasat Inc., Eutelsat Communications S.A., Iridium Communications Inc., Telesat Corporation, China Satellite Communications Co. Ltd., Globalstar Inc., APT Satellite Holdings Limited, Astranis Space Technologies Corp., Avanti Communications Group plc, MEASAT Global Berhad, Ligado Networks LLC, Rivada Networks LLC, Kacific Broadband Satellites Group, Sidus Space Inc., Alba Orbital Ltd., RBC Signals Inc.

North America was the largest region in the communication satellite operation service market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in communication satellite operation service report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the Communication Satellite Operation Service market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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 hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.

Communication satellite operation service involves the complete management and control of satellites in orbit to ensure they function correctly and fulfill their missions. This includes all activities necessary to maintain the satellite’s health, such as telemetry, tracking, command (TT&C), and orbital station-keeping. The service focuses on the technical operation of the spacecraft to ensure its availability and performance for payload operations.

The main types of services in this market include satellite communication services, network services, value-added services, and ground segment services. Satellite communication services use satellites to provide voice, data, video, and internet connectivity over large geographic areas. Key technologies include frequency bands such as C-band, Ku-band, and Ka-band, as well as communication protocols such as transmission control protocol, internet protocol, multiprotocol label switching, and very small aperture terminal technology. The satellite types include geostationary satellites (GEO), medium earth orbit satellites (MEO), and low earth orbit satellites (LEO), which are deployed through managed services, hybrid solutions, and on premise solutions. End-user applications span telecommunications, broadcasting, internet services, government and military operations, maritime and aviation, and remote sensing.

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The communication satellite operation service market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as satellite monitoring, telemetry, tracking and control, bandwidth management, signal transmission, and network operations. 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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