Satellite Communications

Satellite communications is the largest commercial space segment, providing broadband internet, direct-to-device connectivity, IoT/M2M, maritime, aviation, and government communications. The sector is being transformed by LEO mega-constellations offering low-latency broadband, while GEO operators pivot to high-throughput architectures.

Key Trends

• →LEO broadband constellations capturing market share from GEO
• →Direct-to-device (D2D) service emerging via 3GPP NTN standards
• →Optical inter-satellite links replacing RF for backbone connectivity
• →Aviation and maritime becoming fastest-growing vertical markets

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