Geopolitical Shifts and AI Reshapes Earth Observation Market
Geopolitical tensions and AI integration are transforming the Earth Observation market, driving demand for sovereign, defense-grade intelligence and accelerating the shift toward data fusion and integrated EO services.
Global Defense Satcom Commercial Service Revenues Positioned to Skyrocket Past $8.6 Billion by 2034
NGSO satellite systems are transforming defense communications, driving rapid growth as military forces increasingly rely on resilient, high-performance connectivity for mission-critical operations.
From Enabler to Warfighting Domain: Insights from SDSS 2025

The second edition of the Space Defense & Security Summit (SDSS), explored how space has evolved from a strategic enabler to a warfighting domain. Discussions highlighted defense budgets, proliferated constellations, sovereignty, and the growing need for resilience and international cooperation.
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.
Ready for the Next Space Business Rollercoaster?

At the 2025 World Satellite Business Week, Novaspace CEO Pacôme Révillon shared his outlook on the forces reshaping the global space economy — from rising sovereignty and AI to new investment flows and launch competition. Discover the key trends driving the next chapter of the space business.
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.
[Français] Novaspace et la Région Occitanie lancent le premier Space Summit for a Resilient Future en 2026
Le Space Summit for a Resilient Future se tiendra les 12 et 13 mai 2026 à Toulouse. Organisé par Novaspace, avec le soutien de la Région Occitanie, ce nouvel événement international réunira plus de 500 décideurs publics et privés pour explorer comment l’espace peut renforcer la résilience, la durabilité et l’innovation face aux défis mondiaux.
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 .