Market: Earth Observation

Novaspace Projects $665B in Satellite Build and Launch Activity

43,000-Satellite Surge Reshapes Orbital Competition and Challenges Legacy GEO Models Paris, France [October, 2025] – Launched today, Novaspace’s 28th edition of Satellites to Be Built and Launched reveals a decade of record-breaking orbital growth. More than 43,000 satellites are expected to launch by 2035, averaging 12 satellites and 8 tons of payload every day. This […]

[English] Novaspace and the Occitanie Region Launch the Inaugural Space Summit for a Resilient Future in 2026 

Novaspace, with the support of the Occitanie Region, will host the first Space Summit for a Resilient Future on May 12–13, 2026 in Toulouse. This international gathering will bring together more than 500 leaders from government, industry, and academia to explore how space can strengthen resilience, sustainability, sovereignty, and innovation. Set in the heart of Europe’s leading space region, the summit will also feature exclusive Learning Expeditions across Toulouse’s world-class industrial and research sites.

Defense Satellites to redefine Global Earth Observation Strategy

The 18th edition of Novaspace’s Earth Observation Satellite Systems report, finds 5,770 EO satellites set to launch by 2034 as national defense priorities shape space strategy. As geopolitical instability drives interest in sovereign EO assets, defense and civil satellites are positioned to overtake commercial deployments .  

A New Dawn for Satellite Ground Stations 

NewSpace is reshaping the satellite ground segment, driving demand for more flexible, scalable, and cloud-enabled solutions like Ground-Segment-as-a-Service (GSaaS). As constellations grow and new players enter the market, the ground infrastructure must evolve to keep pace.

[Report] Governments in Space: A Universe of Opportunities  

The space sector is entering a transformative new era—Space 4.0—defined by innovation, global collaboration, and strategic competition. Co-authored by Novaspace and BCG, this report explores the pivotal role governments can play in shaping the future of space, from enabling sustainable growth to unlocking socioeconomic and geopolitical value.

Key Highlights of the 13th Edition of Perspectives Spatiales 

The 13th edition of Perspectives Spatiales brought together 250 experts and decision-makers from the French and European space sector to address key challenges and actions shaping Europe’s competitiveness and sovereignty in space. Discussions focused on industrial leadership, space defense, innovation, and policy direction. Discover the key takeaways from this pivotal event.