Satellite manufacturing and launch services: trends and forecasts 2023–2033

This report provides a forecast of satellite orders and launches worldwide between 2023 and 2033. It also includes strategy recommendations to help satellite operators and launch service providers (LSPs) to be competitive.

Non-geostationary orbit (GEO) constellations will account for many of the satellite orders and launches during the forecast period, but large systems for crew and cargo applications will generate the majority of the manufacturing and launch revenue.

Report coverage

• Assessment of the trends that drive growth in each market segment and region, as well as the market challenges.
• Forecast of the revenue opportunity for established and new business models such as GEO satellite communications and small satellites (smallsats), respectively.
• 10-year forecast of the satellite manufacturing and launch market by segment.
• Strategic considerations for satellite manufacturers and launch service providers.
• Insights into the industry, including mergers and acquisitions and new market solutions.

Report segmentation

Key questions answered

• Which applications drive growth and revenue opportunities for manufacturers and launch service providers?
• What are the key developments in the satellite manufacturing and launch markets, and what impact will they have?
• How will the GEO communications market develop?
• What impact is the rise of non-GEO constellations having on the industry?
• What are the latest mergers and acquisitions in the industry?

Who should buy this report

• Investors and financial institutions
• Government agencies
• Satellite operators, satellite manufacturers and integrators
• Launch service providers and launch vehicle manufacturers
• Launch brokers and integrators
• Sub-system and component manufacturers
• Regulatory agencies and policy makers

Companies mentioned in this report

ABL Space Systems, Airbus, Amazon, Ariane Space, Astranis, BAE Systems, Ball Aerospace, Boeing, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), European Space Agency (ESA), Ingersoll Rand, ILC Dover, Intelsat, ISAR Aerospace, Latitude, L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, NASA, Northrop Grumman, SDA, SES, Shanghai Spacecom, Sierra Space, SpaceX, Swissto12, Terran Orbital, Thales Alenia Space (TAS), United Launch Alliance (ULA) and USSF