Space Defense at an Inflection Point: From Investment to Operational Capability
At SDSS 2026, Novaspace CEO Pacôme Révillon explored the forces reshaping space defense, from accelerating government investment and sovereign constellations to resilient architectures, interoperability and the growing challenge of turning investment into operational capabilities.
Sovereignty, Cooperation and Resilience in an Increasingly Contested Space Domain | Insights from SDSS 2026
SDSS 2026 highlighted how sovereignty, resilience and cooperation are reshaping space defense and security. From multi-domain operations and GEOINT to secure connectivity, procurement and space domain awareness, discover the key trends discussed by military, government and industry leaders in Paris.
Commercial Defense Satcom Service Revenues to Surpass $22.6B by 2035
Paris, France | September 2026 — Novaspace’s Satellite Communications for Defense and Security, 2nd Edition highlights a defense Satcom market poised for rapid growth. By 2035, commercial satellite service revenues are projected to exceed $22.6 billion, while global defense Satcom demand is forecast to surpass 7.5 Tbps, driven by the adoption of next-generation non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) constellations.
Beyond Rockets: Why SpaceX’s IPO Is Really an Infrastructure Story
SpaceX’s IPO tells a story that goes far beyond rockets. Novaspace examines how Starlink, Starship, AI and next-generation infrastructure underpin the company’s growth ambitions and what this strategy reveals about the future of the global space economy.
Centre for Space Futures, Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf Sign Agreement to Develop Global Space Capability Mapping Dashboard
The Centre for Space Futures, Novaspace and SpaceTech Gulf have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to develop a Global Space Capability Mapping Dashboard. The initiative will provide governments, industry leaders, investors and researchers with a trusted, data-driven platform to benchmark national space capabilities, identify expertise, and accelerate international collaboration across the global space economy.
D2D Market Evolution: The Case Beyond Consumer Demand
Direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity is rapidly evolving beyond consumer services. In this joint Novaspace and BCG white paper, explore the market trends, strategic value pools, investment dynamics, and emerging opportunities across government, defense, sovereign communications, and industrial IoT.
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.
Connected Aircraft Fleet Set to Exceed 70,000 by 2035
Novaspace’s latest In-Flight Connectivity report points to sustained, long-term growth in the In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) market, with connected aircraft numbers to exceed 70,000 by 2035. Simultaneously, IFC penetration is expected to rise from 48% to 72% in commercial aviation and from 67% to 88% in business aviation.
Global SSA Market to Reach $61B as Governments Prioritize Space Security, Resilience, and Orbital Safety
The 2nd edition of Novaspace’s Space Situational Awareness (SSA) report points to a pivotal decade ahead, with cumulative global spending projected to reach $61 billion over the next ten years. Amid rising orbital congestion, contested space activity, and growing geopolitical tensions, SSA is becoming foundational to space security, operational resilience, and long-term orbital safety.
Private Space Investment Rebounds Sharply in Q1 2026
Novaspace’s newly released Space Innovation Atlas report reveals that private investment in space ventures rebounded strongly in Q1 2026, reaching $9.4 billion invested across 82 companies worldwide. While total funding rose 145% year over year, the number of funded companies declined, signaling a market increasingly focused on execution, scalability, and commercial maturity.