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 .
[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.
The Starlink effect: NGSO services to dominate maritime satellite communications market
Novaspace, the leading space consulting and market intelligence firm, has released the 13th edition of its Prospects for Maritime Satellite Communications report, assessing the key trends and developments impacting this rapidly growing market.
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.
NASA 2026 Budget Proposal: The Impact on the Prospects for Space Exploration

The White House’s 2026 budget proposal includes major cuts to NASA, threatening the future of the Artemis program and its key components—SLS, Orion, and the Lunar Gateway. As predicted by Novaspace, these cuts could delay U.S. lunar ambitions and alter global space cooperation dynamics.