Satellite constellation build and launch strategies
10 April 2025 |
Claude Rousseau | Dallas Kasaboski
Strategy report | PPTX and PDF (19 slides) | Space Infrastructure
Satellite constellations are in high demand, but they are expensive and challenging to build and deploy. Satellite operators should focus on securing the required funding, improving their competitive positioning and gaining access to satellite manufacturing and launch services.
In this report, we examine the challenges involved in developing a satellite constellation and provide recommendations on how satellite operators can overcome these challenges and address market trends.
Questions answered in this report
- What are the main challenges when developing a satellite constellation?
- How much does it cost to deploy a constellation, and are prices going down?
- What are Analysys Mason’s recommendations for developing a constellation deployment strategy?
- What draws investors towards funding satellite constellations?
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Authors

Claude Rousseau
Research Director, expert in space and satellite
Dallas Kasaboski
Principal Analyst, expert in space infrastructureRelated items
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