Europe Small Satellite Market by System (Satellite Bus, Payloads, Satellite Antennas, Others), Propulsion Technology (Chemical, Electric, Other Technologies), Customer, Frequency, Mass, and Application - Forecast To 2030

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USD 2.81 BN
MARKET SIZE, 2030
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CAGR 16.1%
(2025-2030)
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OVERVIEW

europe-small-satellite-market Overview

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The Europe small satellite market is expected to grow from USD 1.33 billion in 2025 to USD 2.81 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 16.1%. In terms of volume, the market is expected to grow from 253 units to 347 units from 2025 to 2030, respectively. Market growth is driven by the rising demand for small satellites across communication, Earth observation (EO), navigation, and security applications.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • By Region
    France is expected to dominate the market with a share of 59.3% during the forecast period.
  • By Mass
    The mini satellite (101–1,200 kg) segment is projected to record the highest CAGR of 16.4% during the forecast period.
  • By End Use
    The commercial segment is expected to be the largest contributor to the market during the forecast period.
  • By Customer
    The defense segment is projected to grow at the fastest rate from 2025 to 2030.
  • Competitive Landscape
    Airbus (France) and Thales Alenia Space (France) were identified as some of the star players in the Europe small satellite market, given their strong market share and product footprint.

The Europe small satellite market is witnessing strong growth due to the rising demand for timely and reliable satellite data. This demand is being generated from defense, climate monitoring, and commercial decision-making needs. Small satellites are increasingly used to support communication services, Earth observation (EO), navigation support, and security missions across the region.

TRENDS & DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMERS' CUSTOMERS

Consumer-focused businesses in Europe are increasingly utilizing small satellite data as the demand for real-time and accurate location information continues to grow. Industries like agriculture, insurance, and logistics rely on satellite insights to manage risk and make better decisions. This data helps companies improve forecasts, plan resources more effectively, and run their services more smoothly. As more businesses adopt EO-based analytics, demand for small satellite data continues to increase across these industries.

europe-small-satellite-market Disruptions

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MARKET DYNAMICS

Drivers
Impact
Level
  • Increasing growth of EU-funded missons
  • Rising need for secure, soverign satellite connectivity
RESTRAINTS
Impact
Level
  • LEO congestion & spectrum licensing constraints
  • High capital requirents for constellation scaling
OPPORTUNITIES
Impact
Level
  • Increasing demand for hosted payloads on EO and comms platform
  • Strong push toward in-orbit servicing and debris-removal missions
CHALLENGES
Impact
Level
  • Limited access to reliabale, high-frequency European launch slots
  • Strict EU rules for debris mitigation and sustainability compliance

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Driver: Increasing growth of EU-funded missons

European governments and institutions are increasing funding for space missions under EU-led programs. These missions rely on small satellites for Earth observation, communication, and security applications. As a result, demand is rising for satellites that can deliver frequent revisits, reliable data, and long-term mission support across civil, defense, and environmental use cases.

Restraint: LEO congestion & spectrum licensing constraints

The growing number of satellites in low Earth orbit is increasing congestion and raising concerns around collision risk and spectrum availability. The constraints like licensing processes for frequency allocation and orbital slots, which are time-consuming can limit operational flexibility and delay new small satellite missions.

Opportunity: Increasing demand for hosted payloads on EO and comms platform

More operators are adopting hosted payload models to reduce mission cost and speed up deployment. By sharing satellite platforms, customers can add EO or communication payloads without building a full satellite. This creates new opportunities for platform providers to support multiple users on a single mission.

Challenge: Limited access to reliabale, high-frequency European launch slots

Access to frequent and dependable launch services in Europe remains limited. The growing delays or gaps in launch availability can affect constellation deployment schedules and mission planning. This challenge increases reliance on non-European launch options and adds uncertainty to small satellite program timelines.

EUROPE SMALL SATELLITE MARKET: COMMERCIAL USE CASES ACROSS INDUSTRIES

COMPANY USE CASE DESCRIPTION BENEFITS
Deploys small satellite platforms for Earth observation, communication, and security missions supporting government and commercial programs Provides high-revisit intelligence and mission agility for real-time decision-making
Develops small satellite platforms and payloads for communication, navigation support, and Earth observation missions. Supports high data throughput, secure communication, and long-duration missions across multi-satellite deployments
Designs and integrates small satellite platforms for Earth observation, scientific missions, and secure institutional communication programs Delivers mission-specific, reliable small satellites with strong European supply-chain control and proven performance in government-led space missions

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MARKET ECOSYSTEM

The key stakeholders in the Europe small satellite market ecosystem are prominent companies, private and small enterprises, and end users. Collaboration across manufacturers, subsystem suppliers, and end users drives continuous innovation and supports expanding operational requirements.

europe-small-satellite-market Ecosystem

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MARKET SEGMENTS

europe-small-satellite-market Segments

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Europe Small Satellite Market, By Mass

Mini satellites in the 101–1,200 kg range are expected to hold the largest share of the Europe small satellite market during the forecast period. These satellites offer a good balance between capability and cost. Also, they can carry more advanced payloads while still being suitable for constellation deployment. They are used across communication, Earth observation, navigation, and security missions.

Europe Small Satellite Market, By System

The satellite bus segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market. Demand is rising for bus platforms that are reliable, modular, and energy efficient. These platforms support longer missions and more advanced payloads. Better integration of power systems, onboard processing, and thermal control is making the satellite bus the core building block for modern small satellite missions and constellations.

Europe Small Satellite Market, By End Use

The commercial segment is expected to remain the largest end-use segment throughout the forecast period. This is mainly because small satellites are widely used for communication services and Earth observation data across many industries. Commercial operators continue to invest in constellations to improve coverage, increase revisit rates, and deliver reliable services keeping this segment at the top by market value.

Europe Small Satellite Market, By Frequency

Ku-band is expected to account for the largest share of the market over the forecast period. It is widely used in communication and data-heavy satellite missions. Ku-band offers strong performance, high data rate, and works well with existing ground systems, making it a common choice for both commercial and institutional small satellite programs.

Europe Small Satellite Market, By Application

Communication is the largest application area in the Europe small satellite market. Growth is driven by rising demand for broadband connectivity, data relay, and constellation-based communication services. Small satellites make it easier to scale networks and handle growing data needs for both commercial users and government agencies.

Europe Small Satellite Market, By Propulsion Technology

Propulsion technology plays an important role in enabling maneuverability, orbit control and extended mission life for small satellites. Both electric and chemical propulsion systems are increasingly used across European small satellite missions to support precise orbit insertion, station keeping and end-of-life deorbiting requirements.

REGION

UK to be the fastest-growing country in the Europe small satellite market during the forecast period

The UK small satellite market is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Growth is driven by increasing defense-based satellite programs, rising investment in commercial satellite constellations, and strong participation from private space companies. Expanding demand for communication, Earth observation, and security-related satellite capabilities, along with supportive government initiatives, is accelerating small satellite deployment across the country.

europe-small-satellite-market Region

EUROPE SMALL SATELLITE MARKET: COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX

The company evaluation matrix for the Europe small satellite market compares players based on their product range and overall presence in the market. Airbus Defense and Space leads the market due to its wide small satellite portfolio, strong manufacturing base, and active role in both government and commercial programs. AAC Clyde Space is an emerging leader supported by its experience in satellite platform design and system integration.

europe-small-satellite-market Evaluation Metrics

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KEY MARKET PLAYERS

MARKET SCOPE

REPORT METRIC DETAILS
Market Size in 2025(Value) USD 1.33 Billion
Market Forecast in 2030 (Value) USD 2.81 Billion
Growth Rate CAGR of 16.1% from 2025-2030
Years Considered 2021-2030
Base Year 2025
Forecast Period 2025-2030
Units Considered Value (USD Million/Billion), Volume (Units)
Report Coverage Revenue forecast, company ranking, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends
Segments Covered
  • By Satellite Mass:
    • Mini Satellite (101-1
    • 200 Kg)
    • Micro Satelite (11-100 Kg)
    • Nano Satelite (1-10 Kg)
  • By System:
    • Satellite Bus
    • Solar Panels
    • Payloads
    • Satellite Antenna
    • Others
  • By Application:
    • Communication Satellites
    • Earth Observation Satellites
    • Navigation Satellites
    • Others
  • By Customer:
    • Commercial
    • Government & Civil
    • Defense
  • By Frequency:
    • L-Band (1 To 2 Ghz)
    • S-Band (2 To 4 Ghz)
    • C-Band (4 To 8 Ghz)
    • X-Band (8 To 12 Ghz)
    • Ku-Band (12 To 18 Ghz)
    • Ka-Band (26.5 To 40 Ghz)
    • Q/V/E-Band (Q-Band
  • By Propulsion Technology:
    • Chemical
    • Electric
    • Others
Countries Covered UK, Germany, France, Russia, and Italy

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RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

  • December 2025 : OHB SE, part of the OHB Group, secured a contract to deliver six electric propulsion systems for SWISSto12’s HummingSat small GEO satellite platform (enabling precise orbit control and mission extension).
  • October 2025 : GomSpace secured a significant contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to accelerate the development of its next-generation small satellite Attitude and Orbit Control Software (AOCS).
  • December 2024 : Airbus Defence and Space was awarded a contract by Eutelsat to build the extension of its OneWeb LEO smallsat constellation (first 100 satellites, deliveries starting end-2026).

 

Table of Contents

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1
INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
15
2
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
 
 
 
 
3
PREMIUM INSIGHTS
 
 
 
 
4
MARKET OVERVIEW
This section summarizes market dynamics, key shifts, and high-impact trends shaping demand outlook.
 
 
 
 
 
4.1
INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 
4.2
MARKET DYNAMICS
 
 
 
 
 
4.2.1
DRIVERS
 
 
 
 
 
4.2.1.1
INCREASING GROWTH OF EU-FUNDED MISSIONS
 
 
 
 
4.2.1.2
RISING NEED FOR SECURE, SOVEREIGN SATELLITE CONNECTIVITY
 
 
 
4.2.2
RESTRAINTS
 
 
 
 
 
4.2.2.1
LEO CONGESTION & SPECTRUM LICENSING CONSTRAINTS
 
 
 
 
4.2.2.2
HIGH CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTELLATION SCALING
 
 
 
4.2.3
OPPORTUNITIES
 
 
 
 
 
4.2.3.1
INCREASING DEMAND FOR HOSTED PAYLOADS ON EARTH OBSERVATION AND COMMS PLATFORMS
 
 
 
 
4.2.3.2
STRONG PUSH TOWARD IN-ORBIT SERVICING AND DEBRIS-REMOVAL MISSIONS
 
 
 
4.2.4
CHALLENGES
 
 
 
 
 
4.2.4.1
LIMITED ACCESS TO RELIABLE, HIGH-FREQUENCY EUROPEAN LAUNCH SLOTS
 
 
 
 
4.2.4.2
STRICT EU RULES FOR DEBRIS MITIGATION AND SUSTAINABILITY COMPLIANCE
 
 
4.3
UNMET NEEDS AND WHITE SPACE
 
 
 
 
4.4
INTERCONNECTED MARKETS AND CROSS-SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES
 
 
 
 
4.5
STRATEGIC MOVES BY TIER 1/2/3 PLAYERS
 
 
 
5
INDUSTRY TRENDS
Presents a concise view of industry direction, strategic priorities, and key indicators influencing market momentum.
 
 
 
 
 
5.1
INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 
5.2
MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
 
 
 
 
 
5.2.1
INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 
5.2.2
GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST
 
 
 
 
5.2.3
TRENDS IN SPACE INDUSTRY
 
 
 
5.3
VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
 
 
 
 
 
5.4
ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
 
 
 
 
 
5.5
PRICING ANALYSIS
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.5.1
INDICATIVE SELLING PRICE, BY SATELLITE MASS,
 
 
 
 
5.5.2
INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS OF SMALL SATELLITES, BY COUNTRY,
 
 
 
5.6
VOLUME DATA
 
 
 
 
5.7
TRADE AND TARIFF ANALYSIS
 
 
 
 
 
5.7.1
EXPORT SCENARIO (880260)
 
 
 
 
5.7.2
IMPORT SCENARIO (880260)
 
 
 
 
5.7.3
TARIFF DATA
 
 
 
5.8
KEY CONFERENCES & EVENTS IN
 
 
 
 
5.9
TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
 
 
 
 
5.10
INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
 
 
 
 
5.11
CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
 
 
 
6
STRATEGIC DISRUPTION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY, PATENTS, AND AI ADOPTION
 
 
 
 
 
6.1
KEY EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
 
 
 
 
 
6.1.1
ADVANCED POWER SYSTEMS
 
 
 
 
6.1.2
MINIATURIZATION
 
 
 
6.2
COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
 
 
 
 
 
6.2.1
HYPERSPECTRAL AND MULTISPECTRAL IMAGING
 
 
 
6.3
TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP
 
 
 
 
 
6.3.1
TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP
 
 
 
 
6.3.2
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
 
 
 
6.4
PATENT ANALYSIS
 
 
 
 
 
6.5
FUTURE APPLICATIONS
 
 
 
 
6.6
IMPACT OF AI ON EUROPE SMALL SATELLITE MARKET
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.6.1
TOP USE CASES AND MARKET POTENTIAL
 
 
 
 
6.6.2
CASE STUDIES OF AI IMPLEMENTATION IN EUROPE SMALL SATELLITE MARKET
 
 
 
 
6.6.3
INTERCONNECTED ADJACENT ECOSYSTEM AND IMPACT ON MARKET PLAYERS
 
 
 
 
6.6.4
CLIENTS’ READINESS TO ADOPT AI IN EUROPE SMALL SATELLITE MARKET
 
 
 
6.7
SUCCESS STORIES AND REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS
 
 
 
7
SUSTAINABILITY AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
 
 
 
 
 
7.1
COUNTRY-WISE REGULATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
 
 
 
 
 
7.1.1
REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
 
 
 
 
7.1.2
INDUSTRY STANDARDS
 
 
 
7.2
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
 
 
 
 
 
7.2.1
REGULATORY SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
 
 
 
 
7.2.2
CORPORATE & INDUSTRY-LED SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS
 
 
 
7.3
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT AND REGULATORY POLICY INITIATIVES
 
 
 
 
7.4
CERTIFICATIONS, LABELING, AND ECO-STANDARDS
 
 
 
8
CUSTOMER LANDSCAPE & BUYER BEHAVIOR
 
 
 
 
 
8.1
DECISION-MAKING PROCESS
 
 
 
 
8.2
BUYER STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING EVALUATION CRITERIA
 
 
 
 
8.3
ADOPTION BARRIERS & INTERNAL CHALLENGES
 
 
 
 
8.4
MARKET PROFITABILITY
 
 
 
9
EUROPE SMALL SATELLITE MARKET , BY MASS (MARKET SIZE & FORECAST TO 2030 – IN VALUE, USD MILLION)
 
 
 
 
 
9.1
INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 
9.2
MINI SATELLITE (101-1,200 KG)
 
 
 
 
9.3
MICRO SATELLITE (11-100 KG)
 
 
 
 
9.4
NANO SATELLITE (1-10 KG)
 
 
 
10
EUROPE SMALL SATELLITE MARKET , BY SYSTEM (MARKET SIZE & FORECAST TO 2030 – IN VALUE, USD MILLION)
 
 
 
 
 
10.1
INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 
10.2
SATELLITE BUS
 
 
 
 
 
10.2.1
ALTITUDE & ORBITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
 
 
 
 
10.2.2
COMMAND & DATA HANDLING SYSTEMS (C&DH)
 
 
 
 
10.2.3
ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS (EPS)
 
 
 
 
10.2.4
PROPULSION SYSTEMS
 
 
 
 
10.2.5
TELEMETRY, TRACKING, AND COMMAND (TTC&C)
 
 
 
 
10.2.6
STRUCTURES
 
 
 
 
10.2.7
THERMAL SYSTEMS
 
 
 
10.3
SOLAR PANELS
 
 
 
 
10.4
PAYLOADS
 
 
 
 
 
10.4.1
TRADITIONAL PAYLOADS
 
 
 
 
10.4.2
SOFTWARE-DEFINED PAYLOADS
 
 
 
10.5
SATELLITE ANTENNA
 
 
 
 
 
10.5.1
WIRE ANTENNAS
 
 
 
 
 
10.5.1.1
MONOPOLE ANTENNAS
 
 
 
 
10.5.1.2
DIPOLE ANTENNAS
 
 
 
10.5.2
HORN ANTENNAS
 
 
 
 
10.5.3
ARRAY ANTENNAS
 
 
 
 
10.5.4
REFLECTOR ANTENNAS
 
 
 
 
 
10.5.4.1
PARABOLIC REFLECTORS
 
 
 
 
10.5.4.2
DOUBLE REFLECTORS
 
 
10.6
OTHERS
 
 
 
11
EUROPE SMALL SATELLITE MARKET , BY APPLICATION (MARKET SIZE & FORECAST TO 2030 – IN VALUE, USD MILLION)
 
 
 
 
 
11.1
INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 
11.2
COMMUNICATION SATELLITES
 
 
 
 
11.3
EARTH OBSERVATION SATELLITES
 
 
 
 
11.4
NAVIGATION SATELLITES
 
 
 
 
11.5
OTHERS
 
 
 
12
EUROPE SMALL SATELLITE MARKET , BY CUSTOMER (MARKET SIZE & FORECAST TO 2030 – IN VALUE, USD MILLION)
 
 
 
 
 
12.1
INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 
12.2
COMMERCIAL
 
 
 
 
 
12.2.1
SATELLITE OPERATORS/OWNERS
 
 
 
 
12.2.2
MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
 
 
 
 
12.2.3
ENERGY SERVICE PROVIDERS
 
 
 
 
12.2.4
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS
 
 
 
 
12.2.5
OTHERS
 
 
 
12.3
GOVERNMENT & CIVIL
 
 
 
 
 
12.3.1
NATIONAL SPACE AGENCIES
 
 
 
 
12.3.2
SEARCH & RESCUE ENTITIES
 
 
 
 
12.3.3
ACADEMIC & RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS
 
 
 
 
12.3.4
NATIONAL MAPPING & TOPOGRAPHIC AGENCIES
 
 
 
12.4
DEFENSE
 
 
 
13
EUROPE SMALL SATELLITE MARKET , BY FREQUENCY (MARKET SIZE & FORECAST TO 2030 – IN VALUE, USD MILLION)
 
 
 
 
 
13.1
INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 
13.2
L-BAND (1 TO 2 GHZ)
 
 
 
 
13.3
S-BAND (2 TO 4 GHZ)
 
 
 
 
13.4
C-BAND (4 TO 8 GHZ)
 
 
 
 
13.5
X-BAND (8 TO 12 GHZ)
 
 
 
 
13.6
KU-BAND (12 TO 18 GHZ)
 
 
 
 
13.7
KA-BAND (26.5 TO 40 GHZ)
 
 
 
 
13.8
Q/V/E-BAND (Q-BAND: 33 TO 50 GHZ, V-BAND: 50 TO 75 GHZ, E-BAND: 60 TO 90 GHZ)
 
 
 
 
13.9
HF/VHF/UHF-BAND (HF: 3 TO 30 MHZ, VHF: 30 TO 300 MHZ, UHF: 300 MHZ TO 3 GHZ)
 
 
 
 
13.10
LASER/OPTICAL BAND (200–400 THZ)
 
 
 
14
EUROPE SMALL SATELLITE MARKET , BY PROPULSION TECHNOLOGY (MARKET SIZE & FORECAST TO 2030 – IN VALUE, USD MILLION)
 
 
 
 
 
14.1
INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 
14.2
CHEMICAL
 
 
 
 
 
14.2.1
SOLID
 
 
 
 
14.2.2
LIQUID
 
 
 
 
14.2.3
HYBRID
 
 
 
14.3
ELECTRIC
 
 
 
 
 
14.3.1
ELECTROSTATIC
 
 
 
 
14.3.2
ELECTROTHERMAL
 
 
 
 
14.3.3
ELECTROMAGNETIC
 
 
 
14.4
OTHER TECHNOLOGIES
 
 
 
 
 
14.4.1
SOLAR SAIL
 
 
 
 
14.4.2
COLD GAS / WARM GAS
 
 
15
EUROPE SMALL SATELLITE MARKET , BY COUNTRY (MARKET SIZE & FORECAST TO 2030 – IN VALUE, USD MILLION)
 
 
 
 
 
ASSESSING GROWTH PATTERNS, INDUSTRY FORCES, REGULATORY LANDSCAPE, AND MARKET POTENTIAL ACROSS KEY COUNTRIES
 
 
 
 
 
15.1
INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 
15.2
UK
 
 
 
 
15.3
GERMANY
 
 
 
 
15.4
FRANCE
 
 
 
 
15.5
RUSSIA
 
 
 
 
15.6
ITALY
 
 
 
16
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
 
 
 
 
 
STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT OF LEADING PLAYERS, MARKET SHARE, REVENUE ANALYSIS, COMPANY POSITIONING, AND COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKS INFLUENCING MARKET POTENTIAL
 
 
 
 
 
 
16.1
INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 
16.2
KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
 
 
 
 
16.3
MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS OF LEADING PLAYERS,
 
 
 
 
 
16.4
REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2021–2024
 
 
 
 
 
16.5
BRAND COMPARISON
 
 
 
 
 
16.6
COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
 
 
 
 
16.7
COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS,
 
 
 
 
 
 
16.7.1
STARS
 
 
 
 
16.7.2
EMERGING LEADERS
 
 
 
 
16.7.3
PERVASIVE PLAYERS
 
 
 
 
16.7.4
PARTICIPANTS
 
 
 
 
16.7.5
COMPANY FOOTPRINT, KEY PLAYERS,
 
 
 
 
 
16.7.5.1
COMPANY FOOTPRINT
 
 
 
 
16.7.5.2
COUNTRY FOOTPRINT
 
 
 
 
16.7.5.3
SATELLITE MASS FOOTPRINT
 
 
 
 
16.7.5.4
APPLICATION FOOTPRINT
 
 
 
 
16.7.5.5
CUSTOMER FOOTPRINT
 
 
16.8
COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES,
 
 
 
 
 
 
16.8.1
PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
 
 
 
 
16.8.2
RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
 
 
 
 
16.8.3
DYNAMIC COMPANIES
 
 
 
 
16.8.4
STARTING BLOCKS
 
 
 
 
16.8.5
COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: START-UPS/SMES,
 
 
 
 
 
16.8.5.1
LIST OF KEY STARTUPS/SMES
 
 
 
 
16.8.5.2
COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING OF KEY STARTUPS/SMES
 
 
16.9
COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
 
 
 
 
 
16.9.1
PRODUCT LAUNCHES
 
 
 
 
16.9.2
DEALS
 
 
 
 
16.9.3
OTHERS
 
 
17
COMPANY PROFILES
 
 
 
 
 
IN-DEPTH REVIEW OF COMPANIES, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, RECENT INITIATIVES, AND POSITIONING STRATEGIES IN EUROPE SMALL SATELLITE MARKET LANDSCAPE
 
 
 
 
 
17.1
INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 
17.2
KEY PLAYERS
 
 
 
 
 
17.2.1
AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE
 
 
 
 
17.2.2
THALES ALENIA SPACE
 
 
 
 
17.2.3
SURREY SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY LTD
 
 
 
 
17.2.4
GOMSPACE
 
 
 
 
17.2.5
BAE SYSTEMS
 
 
 
 
17.2.6
OHB SE
 
 
 
 
17.2.7
HEMERIA
 
 
 
 
17.2.8
BERLIN SPACE TECHNOLOGIES
 
 
 
 
17.2.9
AAC CLYDE SPACE
 
 
 
 
17.2.10
OPEN COSMOS LTD.
 
 
 
17.3
OTHER PLAYERS
 
 
 
18
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
 
 
 
 
 
18.1
RESEARCH DATA
 
 
 
 
 
18.1.1
SECONDARY DATA
 
 
 
 
 
18.1.1.1
KEY DATA FROM SECONDARY SOURCES
 
 
 
18.1.2
PRIMARY DATA
 
 
 
 
 
18.1.2.1
KEY DATA FROM PRIMARY SOURCES
 
 
 
 
18.1.2.2
KEY PRIMARY PARTICIPANTS
 
 
18.2
MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
18.2.1.1
BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
 
 
 
 
18.2.1.2
TOP-DOWN APPROACH
 
 
18.3
MARKET FORECAST APPROACH
 
 
 
 
 
 
18.3.1.1
SUPPLY SIDE
 
 
 
 
18.3.1.2
DEMAND SIDE
 
 
18.4
DATA TRIANGULATION
 
 
 
 
18.5
FACTOR ANALYSIS
 
 
 
 
18.6
RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
 
 
 
 
18.7
RESEARCH LIMITATIONS AND RISK ASSESSMENT
 
 
 
19
APPENDIX
 
 
 
 
 
19.1
DISCUSSION GUIDE
 
 
 
 
19.2
KNOWLEDGE STORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
 
 
 
 
19.3
CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
 
 
 
 
19.4
RELATED REPORTS
 
 
 
 
19.5
AUTHOR DETAILS
 
 
 
 
19.6
ANNEXURE: COMPANY LONG LIST
 
 
 

Methodology

The study involved four major activities in estimating the current size of the Europe Small Satellite Market. Exhaustive secondary research was done to collect information on the market, peer market, and parent market. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain through primary research. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the complete market size. After that, market breakdown and data triangulation were used to estimate the market size of segments and subsegments.

Secondary Research

The ranking analysis of companies in the Europe Small Satellite Market was carried out using secondary data from paid and unpaid sources, as well as by analyzing the product portfolios and service offerings of key companies operating in the market. These companies were rated based on the performance and quality of their products. These data points were further validated by primary sources.

Secondary sources referred for this research study included the European Space Agency (ESA), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the Satellite Industry Association (SIA), corporate filings such as annual reports, investor presentations, and financial statements of trade, business, and professional associations. The secondary data was collected and analyzed to arrive at the overall size of the market, which was validated by primary respondents.

Primary Research

Extensive primary research was conducted after obtaining information regarding the Europe Small Satellite Market scenario through secondary research. Several primary interviews were conducted with market experts from both, the demand and supply sides across major countries of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Rest of the World. Primary data was collected through questionnaires, emails, and telephonic interviews. The primary sources from the supply side included various industry experts, such as Chief X Officers (CXOs), Vice Presidents (VPs), Directors, from business development, marketing, product development/innovation teams, and related key executives from small satellite vendors; system integrators; component providers; distributors; and key opinion leaders.

Primary interviews were conducted to gather insights such as market statistics, data of revenue collected from the products and services, market breakdowns, market size estimations, market forecasting, and data triangulation. Primary research also helped in understanding the various trends related to technology, application, vertical, and region. Stakeholders from the demand side, such as CIOs, CTOs, and CSOs, and installation teams of the customer/end users who are using small satellite were interviewed to understand the buyer’s perspective on the suppliers, products, component providers, and their current usage of small satellite and future outlook of their business which will affect the overall market.

Market Size Estimation

The research methodology used to estimate the size of the Europe Small Satellite Market includes the following details.

  • The top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the size of the Europe Small Satellite Market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following details.
  • The key players were identified through secondary research, and their market ranking was determined through primary and secondary research. This included a study of the annual and financial reports of the top market players and extensive interviews of leaders, including chief executive officers (CEO), directors, and marketing executives.
  • All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources. All possible parameters that affect the markets covered in this research study were accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to obtain the final quantitative and qualitative data. This data was consolidated, enhanced with detailed inputs, analyzed by MarketsandMarkets, and presented in this report.

Data Triangulation

After arriving at the overall size of the Europe Small Satellite Market from the market size estimation process explained above, the total market was split into several segments and subsegments. The data triangulation and market breakdown procedures explained below were implemented, wherever applicable, to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for various segments and sub-segments of the market. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides. The market size was validated using both top-down and bottom-up approaches.

Market Definition

A small satellite, or smallsat, encompasses any satellite with a mass from approximately 1 to 1000 kilograms. These satellites are engineered to perform space missions similar to larger satellites but are constructed using smaller, lighter, and often commercially available components. The classification includes various subcategories like small, mini, micro, nano, and CubeSats, based on their mass. Small satellite typically leverages advancements in miniaturization of technology and are launched either independently or as secondary payloads, allowing for cost-effective access to space and opportunities for high-frequency mission updates and constellation deployment. These satellites are typically used by businesses and governments for a variety of applications including communication, earth observation, and scientific research.

Market Stakeholders

  • Satellite Component Manufacturers
  • Satellite Manufacturers
  • Satellite Integrators
  • Launch Service Providers
  • Government and Civil Organizations Related to the Market
  • Small Satellite Companies
  • Payload Suppliers
  • Scientific Institutions
  • Meteorological Organizations
  • Component Suppliers
  • Technologists
  • R&D Staff

Report Objectives

  • To define, describe, and forecast the size of the Europe Small Satellite Market based on mass, subsystem, end use, application, frequency, orbit, and region
  • To forecast the market size of segments with respect to various regions, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Rest of the World along with major countries in each region
  • To identify and analyze key drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges influencing the growth of the Europe Small Satellite Market
  • To analyze technological advancements and product launches in the market
  • To strategically analyze micro markets, with respect to their growth trends, prospects, and their contribution to the market
  • To provide a detailed competitive landscape of the market and analyze competitive growth strategies such as new product developments, contracts, partnerships, joint ventures, agreements, and collaborations adopted by key players in the market
  • To identify the detailed financial position, key products, unique selling points, and key developments of leading companies in the market
  • To strategically profile key market players and comprehensively analyze their market ranking and core competencies.

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