Global Satellite Communication Market Size & Outlook

The global satellite communication market size was estimated at USD 90,299.1 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 159,599.2 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$90,299.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$159,599.2
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
10.2%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global satellite communication market highlights

  • The global satellite communication market generated a revenue of USD 90,299.1 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 159,599.2 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 10.2% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, services accounted for a revenue of USD 57,565.8 million in 2024.
  • Equipment is the most lucrative component segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 90,299.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 159,599.2 million
Growth rate10.2% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentServices
Fastest growing segmentEquipment
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationServices, Equipment

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 32.1% of the global satellite communication market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, China is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 14,232.1 million by 2030.

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Satellite Communication Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Cobham View profile 5001-10000 Wimborne, Dorset, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.cobham.com/
Intelsat View profile 1001-5000 Mclean, Virginia, United States, North America http://www.intelsat.com
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd View profile 1183 21 Yegia Kapayim Street, Gilat House, Kiryat Arye, Petah Tikva, Israel, 4913020 https://www.gilat.com
Thuraya Telecommunications View profile 251-500 Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Asia http://www.thuraya.com/
SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings Inc ADR View profile 1632 1-8-1 Akasaka, Akasaka Intercity AIR, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 107-0052 https://www.skyperfectjsat.space
Telesat Corp Class A View profile 490 160 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K2P 2P7 https://www.telesat.com
SES SA DR View profile 2294 Chateau de Betzdorf, Betzdorf, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, L-6815 https://www.ses.com
EchoStar Corp Class A View profile 15300 9601 South Meridian Boulevard, Englewood, CO, United States, 80112 https://www.echostar.com
Viasat Inc View profile 6800 6155 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA, United States, 92009 https://www.viasat.com
L3Harris Technologies Inc View profile 50000 1025 West NASA Boulevard, Melbourne, FL, United States, 32919 https://www.l3harris.com

Global satellite communication market outlook

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Services was the largest segment with a revenue share of 63.75% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global satellite communication market based on services, equipment covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Satellite Communication Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Services
    • Equipment
      • Satcom Transmitter/Transponder
      • Satcom Antenna
      • Satcom Transceiver
      • Satcom Receiver
      • Satcom Modem/Router
      • Others (Block-up converters, controllers)
  • Global Satellite Communication Satellite Constellations Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • LEO
    • MEO
    • GEO
  • Global Satellite Communication Frequency Band Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • L-band
    • S-band
    • C-band
    • X-band
    • Ku-band
    • Ka-band
  • Global Satellite Communication Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Asset tracking/monitoring
    • Drones Connectivity
    • Data backup and recovery
    • Navigation and Monitoring
    • Tele-medicine
    • Broadcasting
    • Others (If any)
    • Airtime
      • M2M
      • Voice
      • Data
  • Global Satellite Communication Vertical Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Energy & Utility
    • Maritime
    • Agriculture (Including animal tracking)
    • Communication companies
    • Corporates/Enterprises
    • Media & Broadcasting
    • Events
    • Aviation
    • Environmental & Monitoring
    • Forestry
    • End User Consumer
    • Healthcare
    • Others (Retail, Construction)
    • Government & Defense
      • Government (Civil Uses)
      • Emergency Responders
      • Defense
    • Transport & Cargo
      • Fleet Management
      • Rail services
    • Mining and Oil & Gas
      • Oil & Gas
      • Mining

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