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
Commercial aviation NGSO penetration and bandwidth demand surge through 2035 Paris, France | May 2026 – 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
Rising orbital congestion and geopolitical tensions accelerate government and commercial SSA investment Paris, France – May 2026 – 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 […]
Private Space Investment Rebounds Sharply in Q1 2026
Funding surges 145% year over year, driven by fewer but larger deals Paris, France | May 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 […]
Space-Based Optical Communications Becomes a $12.9B Strategic Market
LEO to dominate, accounting for over 99% of LCT demand driven by constellation growth Paris, France – April 2026 – The third edition of Novaspace’s Optical Communications Market report forecasts cumulative global revenues for space-based Laser Communication Terminals (LCTs) to reach $12.9 billion through 2035, driven overwhelmingly by LEO constellations, which will account for more […]
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, […]
CLPS 2.0: How NASA’s Lunar Surface Ambitions are Reshaping the Commercial Lunar Delivery Market
NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services program is transitioning from early-stage missions to sustained lunar logistics. CLPS 2.0 introduces higher mission cadence, tighter cost structures, and increased technical demands—reshaping how commercial providers, suppliers, and investors approach the lunar delivery market.
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 […]
From Experimentation to Operations: Key Insights from Novaspace at Space Symposium 2026
At Space Symposium 2026, Novaspace brought together global leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping space systems. Discussions revealed a clear transition from experimentation to operational deployment, with AI driving advances in space computing, interoperability, and defense applications. As trust, power constraints, and real-time decision-making take center stage, the industry is entering a new phase of AI-enabled space operations.
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 […]