Will Super-Heavy Launch Vehicles expand the space economy or concentrate market power?
Starship and New Glenn promise cheaper access to orbit, but the biggest disruption may be the rise of vertically integrated companies controlling launch, infrastructure, and downstream markets.
Connected Aircraft Fleet Set to Exceed 70,000 by 2035
Commercial aviation NGSO penetration and bandwidth demand surge through 2035 Paris, France | May 2026 – Novaspace’s latest In-Flight Connectivity report points to sustained, long-term growth in the In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) market, with connected aircraft numbers to exceed 70,000 by 2035. Simultaneously, IFC penetration is expected to rise from 48% to 72% in commercial aviation and from 67% to 88% in business aviation. […]
Space Data Centers: The Next Frontier for AI and Cloud Computing
As AI drives unprecedented demand for computing power and energy, space data centers are emerging as a potential new frontier for digital infrastructure. This Novaspace white paper explores the technologies, economics, use cases, and market dynamics shaping the future of orbital computing and space-based AI infrastructure.
Space-Based Optical Communications Becomes a $12.9B Strategic Market
LEO to dominate, accounting for over 99% of LCT demand driven by constellation growth Paris, France – April 2026 – The third edition of Novaspace’s Optical Communications Market report forecasts cumulative global revenues for space-based Laser Communication Terminals (LCTs) to reach $12.9 billion through 2035, driven overwhelmingly by LEO constellations, which will account for more […]
Global Smallsat Deployment Accelerates, with 16,900 Satellites Projected Through 2035
Expansion of national space infrastructure drives deployments to average 230 tons per year Paris, France – March 2026 – The 11th edition of Novaspace’s Prospects for the Small Satellite Market report forecasts 16,900 small satellites (under 500 kg) to be launched between 2026 and 2035. This equates to an average of 230 tons per year, […]
Data Boom, Video Decline Reshapes Satellite Revenues by 2034
Satellite Market Shifts as Data Service Revenues Triple Paris, France [October, 2025] – Released today, Novaspace’s 32nd edition of the Satellite Connectivity and Video Market report reveals a seismic shift in satellite service economics. Data applications are set to overtake video services by 2033, with their share of total service revenues rising from 21% in […]
From Experimentation to Operations: Key Insights from Novaspace at Space Symposium 2026
At Space Symposium 2026, Novaspace brought together global leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping space systems. Discussions revealed a clear transition from experimentation to operational deployment, with AI driving advances in space computing, interoperability, and defense applications. As trust, power constraints, and real-time decision-making take center stage, the industry is entering a new phase of AI-enabled space operations.
Five Key Novaspace Highlights from SATShow Week 2026
As a content partner at SATShow 2026, Novaspace shares five key takeaways from its sessions, covering AI, sovereignty, secure connectivity, and virtualized ground infrastructure shaping the satellite industry.
The Business Case for Virtual Ground: Quantifying the ROI Advantage
Virtualizing the ground segment is no longer just a technological shift—it is a proven business advantage. Novaspace’s latest white paper quantifies how virtual ground systems deliver significant cost savings, faster deployment, and superior ROI compared to traditional hardware-based infrastructure.
Clear Orbit, Secure Future: A Call to Action on Space Debris
Space debris is no longer a distant risk—it is an economic reality. Contributing to the World Economic Forum’s latest report, Novaspace quantifies how orbital congestion could cost the global space economy up to $42.3 billion by 2035, underscoring the urgent need for coordinated action across industry, policy and technology.