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.

NGSO set to disrupt In-Flight Connectivity Landscape 

Novaspace’s latest report, the 13th edition of its Prospects for In-Flight Connectivity Report, finds NGSO services poised to revolutionize in-flight connectivity standards. NGSO’s share of commercial aviation IFC is set to skyrocket from just 1% in 2024 to 63% by 2034, driving 76% of total operator revenues by decade’s end. 

Direct-to-Device: How Satellite Connectivity Is Transforming Global Connectivity 

Satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) technology is transforming global connectivity by allowing smartphones and IoT devices to connect directly to satellites, bypassing traditional networks. This breakthrough promises to bridge long-standing coverage gaps, support emergency and remote communications, and unlock new market opportunities projected to surpass $10 billion by 2033.

A Time of Shift: Pivoting Space into a Warfighting Domain 

Space is no longer just a support function in defense—it is now a fully contested warfighting domain. With rising budgets, shifting doctrines, and growing strategic urgency, nations are redefining how space fits into their military power and operational sovereignty.

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.