Satellite Communication Market Forecast to Reach USD 318.9 Billion by 2030, Driven by LEO Dominance and Rising Government Investments - Mordor Intelligence

The satellite communication market is entering a phase of strong growth, with the satellite communication market size expected to expand from about USD 200.3 billion in 2025 to USD 318.9 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.76% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

This projection reflects steady demand across both commercial and government sectors, underpinned by evolving technologies and increased connectivity needs. The satellite communication market share is increasingly shifting toward lower orbits, while traditional segments continue to maintain strategic roles.

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Key Trends in the Satellite Communication Market

Rising Preference for LEO Constellations: A major trend shaping the satellite communication market is the growing dominance of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) architectures. LEO is expected to account for about 83 % of the satellite communication market share by 2024. The appeal lies in lower latency, lower cost-to-launch, and potential for dense constellations to provide near-global coverage. Operators such as Amazon's Kuiper and SpaceX's Starlink are aggressively deploying large LEO networks to capture the broadband and connectivity segment.

Miniaturization of Satellite Platforms: Another strong trend is satellite miniaturization. The 10-100 kg mass category is growing rapidly, with projected growth around 30 % during 2024-2029. Microsatellites and small satellites allow faster deployment, lower cost, and modular upgrades. These smaller platforms are increasingly capable of performing functions that were once exclusive to large satellites. This trend is part of the broader satellite communication market trends favoring flexibility and scalability.

Government and Defense Spending Boost: Public funding for space and defense programs is reinforcing demand in the satellite communication market. For example, U.S. federal agencies have allocated tens of billions in space budgets. Similarly, other nations (e.g. UK, Europe, India) are increasing their investment into secure communication systems and advanced satellite infrastructure. The satellite communication market growth in military and government segments is projected to be among the fastest, offering strategic communications, surveillance, and command-and-control support.

Hybrid Multi-Orbit Solutions: In response to the diverse needs of connectivity and capacity, many operators are adopting multi-orbit solutions combining LEO, MEO, and GEO satellites. This hybrid approach helps balance latency, throughput, coverage, and resilience across geographies. Integrated networks are emerging, enabling seamless switching and optimized performance depending on application and location.

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Market Segmentation in the Satellite Communication Market

By Satellite Mass
-Below 10 kg
-10-100 kg
-100-500 kg
-500-1000 kg
-Above 1000 kg

By Orbit Class
-GEO (Geostationary Earth Orbit)
-MEO (Medium Earth Orbit)
-LEO (Low Earth Orbit)

By End User
-Commercial
-Military & Government
-Other (research institutions, NGOs)

By Region
-North America
-Asia-Pacific
-Europe
-Rest of World

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Key Players in the Satellite Communication Market

Airbus SE

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)

Maxar Technologies Inc.

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX)

Thales

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Conclusion

The satellite communication market is poised for robust expansion through 2030, with the satellite communication market size expected to reach USD 318.9 billion. The growth is driven by trends such as LEO constellation deployment, satellite miniaturization, multi-orbit integration, and sizeable government defense spending. The market segmentation reflects varied demands across satellite mass, orbit class, end users, and regions. Leading players are evolving to sustain or increase their satellite communication market share in a competitive environment.

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