Emerging Space Applications

Overview

This programme focuses on the development and utility of satellite technologies and infrastructure beyond traditional satellite manufacturing and launch segments. Coverage include in-orbit services, lunar markets and new technologies such as optical satellite communications technology. Market sizing, supply, demand, pricing and the potential disruption of typical satellite manufacturing/launch/operations are key areas of focus.

Topics for 2026

• Lunar economy development and beyond-Earth exploration strategies
• New developments and trends in in-orbit services, space situational awareness and in-space manufacturing
• Opportunities in optical satellite communications

Highlights from this programme

• In-orbit satellite services: trends and forecasts 2024–2034
• Lunar market: trends and forecasts 2024–2034
• Optical satellite communications: strategies for terminal manufacturers
• Space domain awareness: trends and forecasts 2024–2033
• In-space propulsion tracker 2026

Typical client enquiries

• What is the addressable market, pricing and actual expected demand for in-orbit services?
• What is the status and opportunity of the lunar market, especially given ongoing geopolitical and budgetary challenges?
• Will typical satellite missions see an increase in value or decrease in pricing owing to in-orbit services?
• What use cases will be unlocked via future and expanding optical satellite communications technology?
• What technologies are set to receive strongest focus from government budgets and commercial funding in the near term?
• What is the opportunity for space situational awareness among both commercial and government users?