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State of the Space
Industry 2026

A comprehensive, data-driven analysis of the $1.8 trillion space economy. Market sizing, funding trends, launch data, and strategic forecasts across every major segment.

58 Pages30+ Charts & TablesFebruary 2026

Key Findings at a Glance

$630B
Global Space Economy (2025)
+9% YoY
238
Orbital Launches (2025)
+18% YoY
$14.2B
Venture Funding (2024-2025)
Across 340+ deals
10,000+
Active Satellites in Orbit
3x since 2020
$55B
U.S. Government Space Budget
FY2026 estimate
1,200+
Space Companies Tracked
Across 45 countries

Table of Contents

1
Executive Summary & Key Findings
pp. 1-6
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2
Global Space Economy Overview: Market Size & Growth
pp. 7-14
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3
Launch Services: Vehicles, Cadence & Cost Trends
pp. 15-22
4
Satellite Communications & Mega-Constellations
pp. 23-30
5
Earth Observation & Geospatial Intelligence
pp. 31-36
6
Space Defense & National Security Spending
pp. 37-42
7
Venture Capital & Private Investment Analysis
pp. 43-50
8
2026-2030 Forecasts & Strategic Outlook
pp. 51-58
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What's Inside the Report

Market Sizing & Segmentation

Revenue breakdown across satellite services, launch, ground systems, and emerging segments with 5-year projections.

Investment & Funding Analysis

VC funding trends, SPAC performance, public market analysis, and the most active space investors of 2025-2026.

Launch Industry Deep Dive

Launch vehicle comparison, cost-per-kg trends, cadence analysis, and the impact of Starship on launch economics.

Constellation & Satellite Trends

Mega-constellation economics, EO market dynamics, spectrum competition, and the multi-orbit connectivity future.

Defense & National Security

U.S. Space Force budget analysis, allied spending trends, commercial-military convergence, and procurement shifts.

5-Year Forecasts

Segment-by-segment growth projections through 2030, M&A predictions, and strategic themes to watch.

Published by the SpaceNexus Intelligence Team using data from NASA, NOAA, SEC, CelesTrak, SAM.gov, and 50+ additional sources.