Satellite telecommunications refer to the use of satellite technology to transmit information, such as voice, data and video, over long distances. These communications are facilitated through satellites orbiting the Earth, which act as relay stations to receive signals from a ground station, amplify them and transmit them to another ground station. This technology enables global communication, including remote areas where traditional terrestrial networks are not feasible.
The satellite telecommunications market consists of sales, by entities (organizations, sole traders or partnerships), of satellite-based communication services and equipment, including transponders, antennas, modems and ground station equipment for voice, data and video transmission.
The global satellite telecommunications market was valued at $33,948.42 million in 2018 which grew till 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 3.0%.
Increase In Demand For Low Earth Orbit Satellites
The increase in demand for low-earth orbit satellites fueled the growth of the satellite telecommunications market during the historic period. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, orbiting between 180 and 2,000 kilometers above Earth, offer lower latency, higher speeds and efficient coverage, making them ideal for broadband, IoT and real-time communications.. Their proximity enables efficient data exchange. The surge in LEO deployments, driven by technological advancements and global connectivity needs, attracted significant investments, boosting telecommunications, defense and commercial sectors. For instance, in June 2022, the US Space Force's Commercial Satellite Communications Office (CSCO) stated that it plans to award nearly $2.3 billion in commercial satellite communications contracts over the next two years. CSCO buys commercial satellite capacity and services for the US armed forces and allies. The largest of the commercial opportunities is an $875 million multiple-award deal for low-earth orbit satellite broadband services over 10 years. Therefore, the increase in demand for low-earth orbit satellites drove the growth of the satellite telecommunications market.
Innovative Advancements In Geostationary Satellite Technology For Enhancing Performance And Efficiency
Major companies in the market are focusing on innovative advancements in geostationary satellite technology that significantly enhance performance and efficiency, revolutionizing the capabilities and applications of these satellites. These advancements expanded the capabilities of geostationary satellites beyond traditional communication services, enabling them to support diverse and bandwidth-intensive applications across global markets effectively. For instance, in April 2024, Astranis Space Technologies Corp., a US-based geostationary communications satellite company, introduced the Omega, an enhanced version of its MicroGEO communications satellite. The Omega, weighing 600 kg, offers superior pound-for-pound performance among geostationary satellites, delivering over 50 Gbps throughput per satellite in a compact form factor. This next-generation broadband communications system utilizes Astranis-designed semiconductors for high-power radio frequency signals, replacing traditional vacuum tubes. Omega aims to set a new standard in satellite technology, providing advanced capabilities for broadband communication needs.
The global satellite telecommunications market is fragmented, with a large number of small players operating in the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up 6.13% of the total market in 2023.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider satellite telecommunications market; and compares it with other markets.
The report covers the following chapters
- Introduction and Market Characteristics- Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segment by component, by platform, by application and by vertical.
- Key Trends- Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future developments in the market.
- Macro-Economic Scenario- The report provides an analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and impact of rising inflation on global and regional markets, providing strategic insights for businesses in the satellite telecommunications market.
- Global Market Size And Growth- Global historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028, 2033F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods.
- Regional And Country Analysis- Historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028, 2033F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country.
- Market Segmentation- Contains the market values (2018-2023) (2023-2028, 2033F) and analysis for each segment by component, by platform, by application and by vertical in the market. Historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028) and (2028-2033) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market.
- Regional Market Size and Growth- Regional market size (2023), historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028, 2033F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region.
- Competitive Landscape- Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players.
- Competitive Benchmarking- Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market.
- Competitive Dashboard- Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players.
- Key Mergers and Acquisitions- Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market is covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions which have shaped the market in recent years.
- Market Opportunities And Strategies- Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets.
- Conclusions And Recommendations- This section includes recommendations for satellite telecommunications providers in terms of product/service offerings geographic expansion, marketing strategies and target groups.
- Appendix- This section includes details on the NAICS codes covered, abbreviations and currencies codes used in this report.
Markets Covered:
- 1) By Component: Receiver; Transmitter Or Transponder; Transceiver; Antenna; Other Components
- 2) By Platform: Land; Maritime; Airborne
- 3) By Application: Asset Tracking Or Monitoring; Airtime; Drones Connectivity; Data Backup And Recovery; Navigation And Monitoring; Tele-Medicine; Broadcasting; Other Applications
- 4) By Vertical: Government And Military; Civil; Commercial; Other Verticals
- Companies Mentioned: Thales Group; L3Harris Technologies Inc; Honeywell International Inc; Viasat Inc; Al Yah Satellite Communication Company PJSC (Yahsat)
- Countries: China; Australia; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; USA; Canada; Brazil; France; Germany; Italy; Spain; UK; Russia
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time-series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets; GDP proportions; expenditure per capita; satellite telecommunications indicators comparison.
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data; market share of competitors; market segments.
- Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.