Healthcare Satellite Connectivity Market Report 2025

The healthcare satellite connectivity market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $9.43 billion in 2024 to $10.45 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth during the historic period is linked to the increasing need for disaster relief communication, rising cross-border medical collaboration, growth in global health awareness campaigns, higher demand for maritime and aviation medical support, and expanding healthcare support for military operations.

The healthcare satellite connectivity market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.52 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth projected for the forecast period is driven by growing demand for real-time patient monitoring, increasing focus on universal healthcare access, rising need for uninterrupted medical data transmission, expansion of the remote healthcare workforce, and greater prevalence of space-based health research programs. Primary trends during the forecast period include advancements in low-earth orbit satellite deployment, development of hybrid satellite-terrestrial healthcare networks, innovations in telemedicine platforms with satellite integration, progress in portable satellite communication devices, and development of AI-powered satellite health monitoring systems.

The growing adoption of telemedicine services is expected to support the expansion of the healthcare satellite connectivity market. Telemedicine services involve the remote provision of healthcare and medical consultations using digital communication technologies such as video conferencing, mobile applications, and online platforms. The use of telemedicine is increasing due to rising demand for accessible, cost-effective, and convenient healthcare solutions. These services help reduce travel and waiting times while enabling timely medical support. Healthcare satellite connectivity facilitates telemedicine by offering dependable high-speed communication and data transmission in remote and underserved areas where traditional networks are limited or unavailable. For example, in April 2023, FAIR Health Inc., a non-profit organization based in the United States, reported that national telehealth usage increased by seven point three percent, rising from five point five percent of medical claim lines in December 2022 to five point nine percent in January 2023. This growing adoption of telemedicine is contributing to the expansion of the healthcare satellite connectivity market.

Key companies in the healthcare satellite connectivity market are advancing satellite technologies such as satellite broadband to improve internet access in remote locations, enable real-time data exchange, and strengthen telemedicine and digital health services. Satellite broadband delivers high-speed internet through satellite networks, extending coverage to areas without sufficient terrestrial infrastructure. For example, in May 2024, SpaceX, a space exploration company based in the United States, introduced its Starlink satellite internet service in Bali, Indonesia, to provide high-speed connectivity in remote and underserved regions. The launch demonstrated real-time speed testing with healthcare workers in isolated areas, showcasing the potential of satellite internet to improve healthcare, education, and local economic development. Agreements associated with the initiative aim to expand digital access across healthcare and educational services, supporting Indonesia’s national digital transformation goals.

In July 2025, SES, a satellite operator headquartered in Luxembourg, acquired Intelsat for three point one billion dollars. This acquisition merged SES’s geostationary and medium Earth orbit satellite capabilities with Intelsat’s satellite fleet, enhancing the company's ability to deliver high-performance satellite connectivity across several sectors including healthcare, telecommunications, and emergency services. Intelsat is a United States-based provider of healthcare satellite connectivity, offering extensive satellite coverage combined with advanced connectivity solutions for reliable service delivery.

Major players in the healthcare satellite connectivity market are Thales Group, Space Exploration Technologies Corp., ST Engineering Ltd., Société Européenne des Satellites, Viasat Incorporated, Eutelsat Communications S.A., European Space Agency, Telesat, Comtech Telecommunications Corp., Speedcast International Limited, Globalstar Inc., Avanti Communications Group plc, Astrome Technologies Pvt. Ltd., IEC Telecom Group, Kacific Broadband Satellites Group, Skylo Technologies Inc., X2nSat Inc., Expedition Communications Inc., Connecta Satellite Networks, Monogoto Inc.

North America was the largest region in the healthcare satellite connectivity market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in healthcare satellite connectivity report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the healthcare satellite connectivity 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 sudden escalation of U.S. tariffs and the consequent trade frictions in spring 2025 are severely impacting the healthcare sector, particularly in the supply of critical medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and pharmaceuticals. Hospitals and healthcare providers are facing higher costs for imported surgical instruments, imaging equipment, and consumables such as syringes and catheters, many of which have limited domestic alternatives. These increased costs are straining healthcare budgets, leading some providers to delay equipment upgrades or pass on expenses to patients. Additionally, tariffs on raw materials and components are disrupting the production of essential drugs and devices, causing supply chain bottlenecks. In response, the industry is diversifying sourcing strategies, boosting local manufacturing where possible, and advocating for tariff exemptions on life-saving medical products.

Healthcare satellite connectivity refers to the use of satellite communication technology to enable reliable and continuous transmission of medical data and telehealth services. It ensures healthcare access in remote or underserved regions where traditional networks are unavailable. This connectivity supports real-time monitoring, diagnostics, and emergency medical response.

The primary types of connectivity in the healthcare satellite connectivity market include mobile satellite services (MSS), fixed satellite services (FSS), and specialty markers. Mobile satellite services provide satellite-based communication to mobile users, devices, or vehicles, regardless of location. Key components include medical devices, systems and software, and services. Frequency bands cover Ku-band, Ka-band, C-band, and X-band. Applications include telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, disaster response and emergency communication, asset tracking and supply chain management, and tele-education.

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The healthcare satellite connectivity market consist of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as telemedicine consultations, remote patient monitoring, transmission of medical data and diagnostic images and emergency communication support. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The healthcare satellite connectivity market also includes of sales of portable ultrasound scanners, digital stethoscopes, telemedicine carts or kits, ambulance telemedicine systems, and portable defibrillators (AEDs) with connectivity. 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 and 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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