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.
10 Takeaways From WSBW 2025
World Satellite Business Week 2025 gathered over 1,600 global leaders in Paris to discuss the fast-changing satellite and space economy. Discover ten key takeaways driving the next phase of industry growth — from AI and sovereign constellations to new mobility and connectivity models.
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 […]
Novaspace Recognizes 2025 Excellence Award Winners in Satellite Connectivity, Earth Observation, and Startup Challenge at World Space Business Week
At World Space Business Week 2025, Novaspace honored leading companies and innovators across satcom, Earth observation, and launch, highlighting the technologies and strategies shaping the future of the global space economy.
Novaspace’s latest White Paper provides roadmap to facilitate commercialization of space in Canada
Novaspace’s latest white paper in partnership with Space Canada, “Enabling Commercialization of Space in Canada”, finds substantial opportunity to maximize Canada’s space commercialization potential with the right government support.
Starlink Outpaces Launches: SpaceX Enters New Era of Profitability
SpaceX generated an estimated $11.8 billion in revenue in 2024, with Starlink surpassing its launch business for the first time—a milestone marking SpaceX’s evolution from a launch provider to a diversified operator. Novaspace’s SpaceX Business Outlook explores this strategic realignment, offering the most in-depth financial and operational analysis of the company to date.
Smallsat Market Remains Dynamic, Though Increasingly Government-Driven Amid Starlink and Starshield Disruption
Despite market challenges and the disruptive rise of Starlink and Starshield, the smallsat sector remains dynamic, fueled by government investments, defense demand, and emerging mega-constellations. Novaspace forecasts 14,000 smallsats to launch by 2033, with strategic and geopolitical shifts driving regional capability building and market consolidation.