Small Satellite Market by Type (Microsatellite, Minisatellite, Nanosatellite), Application (Communication, Earth Observation & Meteorology, Mapping & Navigation), End-User - Global Forecast 2024-2030

Small Satellite Market by Type (Microsatellite, Minisatellite, Nanosatellite), Application (Communication, Earth Observation & Meteorology, Mapping & Navigation), End-User - Global Forecast 2024-2030


The Small Satellite Market size was estimated at USD 4.38 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 5.12 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 17.00% to reach USD 13.17 billion by 2030.

Global Small Satellite MarketSmall or miniature satellites are small-size satellites with mass under 500 kg (1100 lb), utilized in several applications such as navigation, communication, and surveillance for defense purposes. Small satellites are low-cost alternatives that have allowed commercial enterprises and educational institutions to conduct missions in low-Earth orbit. Small satellites offer cost-effective complementary capabilities to ground-based astronomy and larger space missions. Small satellites ensure that several countries no longer monopolize space technology with well-funded programs that build large and expensive satellites convenient to smaller and newer entities. However, programmatic and scientific risks involved in producing small satellites and stringent regulations impede the adoption of small satellites. In addition, recent advances and development trends in small satellites focus on telecommunication aspects such as using higher-frequency bands and optical communications, protocols, and architectures. Small satellites with modern designs enable new services such as global tracking, the Internet of Things (IoT), remote sensing, and non-terrestrial networks (NTN) that facilitate further communication and data link technologies.Regional InsightsThe small satellite is increasingly being used to expedite the deployment of telecommunication services in major North American economies. NASA's increasing its research and development activities and the growing military spending for surveillance missions drive the market across the region. South American countries such as Argentina, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, and Bolivia have national space agencies, and Argentina and Brazil have even built space launch sites. In Asia-Pacific, the growing landscape for small satellites, with increasing space investments being routed for augmenting the region's space-based capabilities by countries such as China, India, Australia, and Japan, propelled small satellites' development in the region. According to the China National Space Administration (CNSA), the region intends to launch about 100 satellites by 2025. In Europe, the rising budgets for the research and development (R&D) of innovative satellite-based products and services are expanding the growth of small satellites. The Middle East and Africa regions are introducing small satellites for various commercial purposes such as data management and expansions with connectivity.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Small Satellite Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Small Satellite Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Small Satellite Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include Adcole Corporation, Aerospace Corporation, Airbus SE, Antrix Corporation Limited, Astro Digital Inc., Ball Corporation, Berlin Space Technologies GmbH, Blue Canyon Technologies, Inc., Capella Space Corp., EnduroSat AD, EXOLAUNCH GmbH, GeoOptics, Inc., GomSpace, Inmarsat Global Ltd., Iridium Communications Inc., L3 Harris Technologies, Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Maxar Technologies Holdings Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, NaraSpace Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, OHB SE, Planet Labs Inc., Sierra Nevada Corporation, Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd., Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, Spire Global, Inc., Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd., Thales Group, and The Boeing Company.

Market Segmentation & Coverage



This research report categorizes the Small Satellite Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Type
Microsatellite
Minisatellite
Nanosatellite
Application
Communication
Earth Observation & Meteorology
Mapping & Navigation
Scientific Research & Exploration
Surveillance & Security
End-User
Civil
Commercial
Defense
Region
Americas
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
Mexico
United States
California
Florida
Illinois
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Asia-Pacific
Australia
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Israel
Italy
Netherlands
Nigeria
Norway
Poland
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.
2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.
3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.
4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.
5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

1. What is the market size and forecast of the Small Satellite Market?
2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Small Satellite Market?
3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Small Satellite Market?
4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Small Satellite Market?
5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Small Satellite Market?

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1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Limitations
1.7. Assumptions
1.8. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Small Satellite Market, by Region
5. Market Insights
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Drivers
5.1.1.1. Development of satellite networks to provide internet access to areas without broadband connectivity
5.1.1.2. Improved services for the increasing focus on reducing mission costs
5.1.1.3. Rising demand for earth observation imagery and analytics in agriculture and oil & gas industries
5.1.2. Restraints
5.1.2.1. Stringent regulations and increasing ambiguity for small satellite providers due to changing regulations worldwide
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.3.1. Increasing funding from governments in space technology
5.1.3.2. Proliferation in the number of space exploration missions
5.1.4. Challenges
5.1.4.1. Programmatic and scientific risks involved in the production of small satellites
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
5.4. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.5.1. Threat of New Entrants
5.5.2. Threat of Substitutes
5.5.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
5.5.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.5.5. Industry Rivalry
5.6. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.7. Regulatory Framework
6. Small Satellite Market, by Type
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Microsatellite
6.3. Minisatellite
6.4. Nanosatellite
7. Small Satellite Market, by Application
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Communication
7.3. Earth Observation & Meteorology
7.4. Mapping & Navigation
7.5. Scientific Research & Exploration
7.6. Surveillance & Security
8. Small Satellite Market, by End-User
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Civil
8.3. Commercial
8.4. Defense
9. Americas Small Satellite Market
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Argentina
9.3. Brazil
9.4. Canada
9.5. Mexico
9.6. United States
10. Asia-Pacific Small Satellite Market
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Australia
10.3. China
10.4. India
10.5. Indonesia
10.6. Japan
10.7. Malaysia
10.8. Philippines
10.9. Singapore
10.10. South Korea
10.11. Taiwan
10.12. Thailand
10.13. Vietnam
11. Europe, Middle East & Africa Small Satellite Market
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Denmark
11.3. Egypt
11.4. Finland
11.5. France
11.6. Germany
11.7. Israel
11.8. Italy
11.9. Netherlands
11.10. Nigeria
11.11. Norway
11.12. Poland
11.13. Qatar
11.14. Russia
11.15. Saudi Arabia
11.16. South Africa
11.17. Spain
11.18. Sweden
11.19. Switzerland
11.20. Turkey
11.21. United Arab Emirates
11.22. United Kingdom
12. Competitive Landscape
12.1. FPNV Positioning Matrix
12.2. Market Share Analysis, By Key Player
12.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis, By Key Player
12.3.1. Merger & Acquisition
12.3.1.1. Norway’s Kongsberg to Acquire Smallsat Manufacturer NanoAvionics
12.3.2. Agreement, Collaboration, & Partnership
12.3.2.1. ReOrbit and AAC Clyde Space partner on joint satellite avionics bundle
12.3.2.2. European firms partner for LEO collision avoidance demo
12.3.2.3. MTAR, IN-SPACe India ink pact for development of all-liquid small satellite launch vehicle
12.3.2.4. Maritime Launch and Skyrora partner to launch Skyrora XL from Spaceport Nova Scotia
12.3.2.5. Virgin Orbit signs agreement with L3Harris Technologies for acquiring two Boeing airframes
12.3.3. New Product Launch & Enhancement
12.3.3.1. Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch small satellites
12.3.4. Investment & Funding
12.3.4.1. Space start-up GalaxEye raises USD 3.5 million fund to fuel satellite plans
12.3.4.2. Skyroot Aerospace raises 51 Million to propel the new future of small satellite launches
12.3.5. Award, Recognition, & Expansion
12.3.5.1. Northrop Grumman and IHI Sign MOU to Collaborate on Small Maneuverable Satellites for Japan
13. Competitive Portfolio
13.1. Key Company Profiles
13.1.1. Adcole Corporation
13.1.2. Aerospace Corporation
13.1.3. Airbus SE
13.1.4. Antrix Corporation Limited
13.1.5. Astro Digital Inc.
13.1.6. Ball Corporation
13.1.7. Berlin Space Technologies GmbH
13.1.8. Blue Canyon Technologies, Inc.
13.1.9. Capella Space Corp.
13.1.10. EnduroSat AD
13.1.11. EXOLAUNCH GmbH
13.1.12. GeoOptics, Inc.
13.1.13. GomSpace
13.1.14. Inmarsat Global Ltd.
13.1.15. Iridium Communications Inc.
13.1.16. L3 Harris Technologies, Inc.
13.1.17. Lockheed Martin Corporation
13.1.18. Maxar Technologies Holdings Inc.
13.1.19. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
13.1.20. NaraSpace Inc.
13.1.21. Northrop Grumman Corporation
13.1.22. OHB SE
13.1.23. Planet Labs Inc.
13.1.24. Sierra Nevada Corporation
13.1.25. Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd.
13.1.26. Space Exploration Technologies Corporation
13.1.27. Spire Global, Inc.
13.1.28. Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.
13.1.29. Thales Group
13.1.30. The Boeing Company
13.2. Key Product Portfolio
14. Appendix
14.1. Discussion Guide
14.2. License & Pricing
FIGURE 1. SMALL SATELLITE MARKET RESEARCH PROCESS
FIGURE 2. SMALL SATELLITE MARKET SIZE, 2023 VS 2030
FIGURE 3. SMALL SATELLITE MARKET SIZE, 2018-2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 4. SMALL SATELLITE MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 5. SMALL SATELLITE MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 6. SMALL SATELLITE MARKET DYNAMICS
FIGURE 7. SMALL SATELLITE MARKET SIZE, BY TYPE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 8. SMALL SATELLITE MARKET SIZE, BY TYPE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 9. SMALL SATELLITE MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 10. SMALL SATELLITE MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 11. SMALL SATELLITE MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 12. SMALL SATELLITE MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 13. AMERICAS SMALL SATELLITE MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 14. AMERICAS SMALL SATELLITE MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 15. UNITED STATES SMALL SATELLITE MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 16. UNITED STATES SMALL SATELLITE MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 17. ASIA-PACIFIC SMALL SATELLITE MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 18. ASIA-PACIFIC SMALL SATELLITE MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 19. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA SMALL SATELLITE MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 20. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA SMALL SATELLITE MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 21. SMALL SATELLITE MARKET, FPNV POSITIONING MATRIX, 2023
FIGURE 22. SMALL SATELLITE MARKET SHARE, BY KEY PLAYER, 2023

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