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.
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 […]
Novaspace and OGC Unveil the China Space Industry Intelligence Catalog
A Strategic Resource for Navigating China’s Expanding Space Market Paris, France [April 2026] – Novaspace, in partnership with Orbital Gateway Consulting (OGC), launches the China Space Industry Intelligence Catalog, providing global stakeholders clear, data‑driven insight into China’s rapidly expanding space market. The catalog draws on OGC’s sector expertise and Novaspace’s intelligence capabilities to deliver a comprehensive suite of datasets, research, and market analysis, mapping the […]
The Post-Capacity Era of Satellite Connectivity
Starlink drives industry value reset toward service‑centric competition Paris, February 2026 — Novaspace’s Capacity Pricing Trends, 8th Edition finds the satellite connectivity market has entered a Post‑Capacity Era, where bandwidth is no longer the basis of differentiation. Starlink’s vertical integration and cost compression are accelerating this shift, resetting competitive expectations across the sector. “The market has moved beyond capacity […]
2026 Outlook: What to Expect in the Space Industry
Introduction After a decade of expansion fueled by commercial optimism and technological momentum, the space industry enters 2026 under a different set of rules. The industry is moving from a phase where success was defined by how fast systems could be put in orbit, to one where it is defined by how reliably, sustainably, and strategically those […]
The Missing Link to Space Superiority: In-Orbit Refueling
Space superiority is no longer defined by launch capacity, but by maneuverability and endurance in orbit. In-orbit refueling removes the fuel constraint that limits today’s space systems. Discover why it is becoming critical infrastructure for defense and commercial space.
2025 in Review: A Year of Acceleration and Transformation in the Global Space Economy
2025 marked a decisive shift for the global space sector. As governments strengthened sovereignty and defense postures, and private investment returned with greater discipline, the space economy entered a new phase defined by execution, resilience, and consolidation. Rather than speculative expansion, growth is now driven by operational maturity, integrated capabilities, and long-term value creation across the space value chain.
Data Boom, Video Decline Reshapes Satellite Revenues by 2034
Satellite connectivity is undergoing a major shift as data services surge to dominate revenues, driven by NGSO constellations, falling capacity prices, and growing demand across global markets.
Earth Observation at a Crossroads: From Defense Driver to Interoperable Ecosystems
At the crossroads of innovation and strategy, the Summit on Earth Observation Business (SEOB) at WSBW 2025 revealed how defense demand, AI, and interoperability are redefining the future of Earth Observation. From record satellite launches to new data-driven ecosystems, here are the key insights shaping a fast-evolving market — and the next frontier of global decision-making.