Satellite Measurement and Control Market Report 2026

The satellite measurement and control market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.46 billion in 2025 to $6.2 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to deployment of global satellite constellations, adoption of automated ground control systems, demand for precise orbital data, integration of telemetry and tracking networks, regulatory mandates for satellite monitoring.

The satellite measurement and control market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.22 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to proliferation of lEO and mega-constellations, advancements in ai-based satellite monitoring, increasing demand for real-time data transmission, growth in commercial ground station services, adoption of software-defined control platforms. Major trends in the forecast period include real-time satellite telemetry, integrated ground station networks, mission planning and scheduling optimization, software-defined radio applications, satellite health monitoring solutions.

The increasing number of satellite launches is expected to drive growth in the satellite measurement and control market. Satellite launches involve deploying satellites into orbit using launch vehicles to support activities like communication, Earth observation, navigation, and scientific research. The rise in launches is fueled by growing demand for global connectivity and data services. Satellite measurement and control systems play a critical role in monitoring, tracking, and managing a satellite’s trajectory, health, and operations from launch through orbit insertion and ongoing mission management. For example, in 2024, the global space industry recorded 259 orbital launches, a 16% increase compared to the previous year, according to the Space Foundation, a US-based nonprofit organization. This trend is expected to boost the satellite measurement and control market further.

Leading companies in the satellite measurement and control market are prioritizing technological innovations, including next-generation autonomous telemetry and tracking systems, to improve mission reliability, lower operational costs, and enable real-time management of complex satellite constellations. These advanced systems are designed to automatically monitor, track, and manage satellite health and performance with minimal human intervention, ensuring greater accuracy and efficiency in space operations. For example, in August 2025, L3Harris Technologies, Inc., a US aerospace firm, launched the Navigation Technology Satellite (NTS)-3 system, which includes an integrated phased array antenna, an agile waveform platform with on-orbit reprogrammability, and a CION digital space receiver for autonomous navigation. These capabilities enhance earth-coverage transmission, enable rapid signal deployment, and maintain reliable navigation even without ground contact, strengthening precision and resilience in satellite measurement and control.

In July 2025, SES S.A., a Luxembourg-based satellite operator, acquired Intelsat Corporation for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, SES S.A. aims to build a stronger global satellite operator capable of delivering integrated multi-orbit, multi-band connectivity solutions to businesses and governments, while enhancing financial growth, innovation, and shareholder returns. The company also seeks to position itself as a leader in emerging areas such as the Internet of Things, direct-to-device communications, inter-satellite data relay, space situational awareness, and advanced quantum-secured technologies. Intelsat Corporation is a US-based satellite communications company specializing in services across C-, Ku-, Ka-, military Ka-, X-band, and ultra-high frequency spectrum bands.

Major companies operating in the satellite measurement and control market are RTX Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Thales Group, Atos SE, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX), The Aerospace Corporation, Sierra Nevada Corporation, OHB SE, Anritsu Corporation, Calian Group Ltd., Planet Labs PBC, SatLab Geosolutions AB, Millennium Space Systems Inc., Integrasys S.A., NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)

North America was the largest region in the satellite measurement and control market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the satellite measurement and control 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 affect the satellite measurement and control market by raising costs of imported ground station equipment, telemetry and tracking systems, and satellite control software, impacting hardware and software components in regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. This may slow adoption and increase operational costs, but also incentivizes domestic manufacturing, local innovation, and development of cost-optimized solutions for satellite tracking, telemetry, and control services.

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Satellite measurement and control involves monitoring a satellite’s position, velocity, and health while sending commands from the ground to ensure proper operation. Its primary purpose is to maintain accurate orbit, ensure system functionality, and support reliable data transmission for communication, navigation, and observation missions.

The main components include hardware, software, and services. Hardware encompasses the physical equipment used to monitor, manage, and operate satellites across orbit types such as low Earth orbit (LEO), medium Earth orbit (MEO), geostationary orbit (GEO), and highly elliptical orbit (HEO). These systems incorporate technologies like ground stations, satellite-based systems, software-defined radios, radio frequency systems, and telemetry and tracking equipment. Satellite measurement and control solutions are applied across industries including shipping, energy, government, mining, medical, security, agriculture, and retail, serving key end-users such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and scientific research organizations.

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

The satellite measurement and control market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as satellite tracking and monitoring, telemetry and command operations, mission planning and scheduling, real-time data transmission, and integration of ground station networks. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The satellite measurement and control market also includes sales of ground station equipment, telemetry and tracking systems, satellite control software, command and monitoring consoles, and mission management platforms. 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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