The pulse of the satellite industry: questions and answers for senior executives 2024

This report examines the questions that industry leaders in the satellite communications (satcom) industry want answers to in 2024. It is based on a survey conducted by Analysys Mason.

The results of our annual survey are a unique source of information about industry trends and issues that demand attention.

This year’s survey elicited around 400 responses, illustrating the industry’s growing curiosity and concern about the future of satellite and space technology.

The responses span a wide range of topics, although most fall into four categories (Figure 1): 

• SpaceX Starlink and Kuiper
• LEO/MEO satellite constellations
• the future of GEO satellites
• direct-to-device (D2D) communication.

In this report, we discuss five of the most commonly asked (burning) questions in the industry today in order to provide thought-provoking insights and actionable strategies and to start engaging discussions that will shape the trajectory of the satcom industry.