Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market by Component (Hardware, Software & Data Processing, Services, Launch Services), Mass (1 kg-10 kg and 11 kg-100 kg), Application (Earth Observation & Remote Sensing), Vertical - Global Forecast to 2022
[126 Pages Report] The nanosatellite and microsatellite market size projected to grow from USD 1.2 billion in 2017 to USD 3.5 billion by 2022, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 23.7% during the forecast period. The major factors driving the nanosatellite and microsatellite market include the low manufacturing cost of miniature satellites, high demand for miniature satellites for earth observation applications, and increased investments in nanosatellite and microsatellite technologies.
Based on component, the software and data processing segment grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The software and data processing segment includes revenues from various software packages as well as data processing suites that are required for accepting and extracting actionable information from raw satellite data at the ground station. Furthermore, it also includes revenues from on-board nanosatellite and microsatellite software. Software mainly performs functions, such as commands and data handling, attitude determination and control, and satellite space protocol. The software segment holds a very small share of around 4% to 6% in the nanosatellite and microsatellite market, by component.
Based on mass, the nanosatellite (1 kg and 10 kg ) segment to lead the market in 2017
The adoption of nanosatellites and microsatellites is increasing across the world due to rising demand from the commercial, energy, and infrastructure sectors. On the basis of mass, the nanosatellite and microsatellite market is segmented into 1 kg–10 kg satellites known as nanosatellites and 11 kg–100 kg satellites called microsatellites. Nanosatellites account for a share of more than 50% of the small satellite market. Due to their low mass and small size, these satellites can be launched simultaneously on a single vehicle launcher. They can be designed for a specific task, such as communication, earth observation, and space exploration.
Based on application, the earth observation and remote sensing segment to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Microsatellites have revolutionized earth observation. Conventionally, earth observation and remote sensing missions involve huge costs. Nanosatellite and microsatellite have created newer opportunities for earth observation and remote sensing by using inexpensive small satellites to capture earth images and gather specific data. Nanosatellites and microsatellites are expected to play a major role in remote sensing missions due to their enhanced computational and communication capabilities, along with their ability to decide which data needs to be sent and when. Successful programs to develop and examine advanced hyperspectral imaging systems compatible with nanosatellite and microsatellite missions have enabled these small satellites to generate high-quality complex images. Moreover, the high mobility of nanosatellites and microsatellites due to their compactness makes them ideal for earth observations and tracking of various weather-related phenomena, such as hurricanes, lightning and polar lights, or natural catastrophes as well as speculations of accidental disasters without any delay in reporting time. Thus, all these missions are expected to help the earth observation and remote sensing application segment to record the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
Based on vertical, the commercial segment to lead the nanosatellite and microsatellite market in 2017
Small satellites are ideal for investments by private enterprises, as they are cheaper, faster to build, and can be launched for commercial missions as well. The geospatial technology using earth-imaging small satellites for agriculture, education, intelligence navigation, mapping, and other uses, has driven the growth of the commercial vertical in the past decade. Nanosatellites or microsatellites help commercial companies to gather and distribute global real-time data at a surprisingly low price across a wide geographic area to customers. Nanosatellites and microsatellites are used for commercial purposes, such as communication, in the form of voice, data, and videos, internet communication, and video chat, among other applications
North America to lead the nanosatellites or microsatellites market in 2017
North America is expected to be the largest market for nanosatellites and microsatellites during the forecast period, owing to the high demand from NASA and the US. Department of Defense, as well as research organizations and companies in the telecommunication sector. The nanosatellite and microsatellite market in Europe is expected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period, due to an increase in the demand for miniature satellites in missions to obtain data pertaining to Earth observation and scientific exploration. The European Space Agency (ESA) and other national space agencies are expected to launch nanosatellites and microsatellites to gather data on climate monitoring, disaster management, navigation, and surveillance.
Key Market Players
The major factor expected to hinder the growth of the nanosatellites or microsatellites is the implementation of regulations for an increasing number of satellites being launched.
Key market players profiled in this report include RUAG Group (Switzerland), Clyde Space, Inc. (UK), GS Sweden AB (GOMSPACE) (Denmark), Sierra Nevada Corporation (U.S.), PLANET LABS, INC. (US), TYVAK INC. (US), Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), Raytheon Company (US), Innovative Solutions In Space (Netherlands), and Spacequest Ltd. (US). These players have adopted various growth strategies such as partnerships, agreements, and collaborations; and new product launches and product enhancements to further expand their presence in the nanosatellites or microsatellites market and broaden their customer base.
Scope of Report
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Report Metrics |
Details |
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Market size available for years |
2015-2022 |
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Base year considered |
2016 |
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Forecast period |
2017-2022 |
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Forecast units |
Value (USD Million) |
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Segments covered |
Component (Hardware, Software and Data Processing, Service, Launch Service) By Mass {(1 kg-10 kg (Nanosatellite), 11 kg-100 kg Microsatellite)}, By Application (Communication, Earth Observation and Remote Sensing, Scientific Research, Biological Experiments, Technology Demonstration and Verification, Academic Training, Mapping and Navigation, Reconnaissance), By Vertical (Government, Civil, Commercial, Defense, Energy and Infrastructure, Maritime and Transportation) and Region |
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Regions covered |
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, and MEA |
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Companies covered |
Vendors covered in the nanosatellite and microsatellite market include RUAG Group (Switzerland), Clyde Space, Inc. (UK), GS Sweden AB (GOMSPACE) (Denmark), Sierra Nevada Corporation (US), PLANET LABS, INC. (US), TYVAK INC. (US), Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), Raytheon Company (US), Innovative Solutions In Space (Netherlands), and Spacequest Ltd. (US). |
This research report categorizes the market to forecast revenues and analyze trends in each of the following submarkets:
Based on Component, the nanosatellite and microsatellite market has the following segments:
- Hardware
- Software and Data Processing
- Service
- Launch Service
Based on by Mass, the market has the following segments:
- 1 kg-10 kg (Nanosatellite)
- 11 kg-100 kg (Microsatellite)
Based on Application, the nanosatellite and microsatellite market has the following segments:
- Communication
- Earth Observation and Remote Sensing
- Scientific Research
- Biological Experiments
- Technology Demonstration and Verification
- Academic Training
- Mapping and Navigation
- Reconnaissance
Based on Vertical, the market has the following segments:
- Government
- Civil
- Commercial
- Defense
- Energy and Infrastructure
- Maritime and Transportation
Based on Region, the nanosatellite and microsatellite market has the following segments:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific (APAC)
- RoW
Recent Developments
- In November 2016, RUAG Space USA Inc., a subsidiary of RUAG Group, established a new facility in Brevard County (Florida) for manufacturing satellite structures for OneWeb Satellites, a space company that manufactures low-cost and high-performance satellites.
- In November 2016, Clyde Space, Inc. (UK) entered into a contract to support Kepler in establishing an in-space telecommunications network by providing two nanosatellites. These nanosatellites will transmit data in real-time from devices deployed by Kepler in LEO for use in terrestrial as well as space applications.
- In September 2015, GomSpace designed a nanosatellite for NASA that contained three radios to be used for monitoring the weather and air traffic control, among others
- In October 2016, GomSpace received a contract from the ESA (France) to develop sub-systems and components for the launch of the GOMX-4B spacecraft planned to be launched on February 1st, 2018. The contract was valued at €1.2 million (approximately USD 1.35 million).
- In May 2017, SNC partnered with Embraer Defense & Security to participate in the USAF’s Capability Assessment of Non-Developmental Light Attack Platforms, OA-X, with the help of A-29 Super Tucano, which is the only Light Air Support (LAS) aircraft in the world with a USAF Military Type Certificate.
Key Questions Addressed by the Report
- What are the growth opportunities in the nanosatellites or microsatellites market?
- What is the competitive landscape scenario in the nanosatellites or microsatellites market?
- What are the regulations that are expected to have an impact on the nanosatellites or microsatellites market?
- How have nanosatellites or microsatellites components evolved from traditional technologies?
- What are the dynamics of the nanosatellites or microsatellites market?
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Table of Contents
1 Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market Introduction (Page No. - 14)
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Market Scope
1.3.1 Market Segmentation
1.4 Years Considered for the Study
1.5 Currency
1.6 Stakeholders
2 Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market Research Methodology (Page No. - 18)
2.1 Research Data
2.1.1 Secondary Data
2.1.2 Primary Data
2.1.2.1 Breakdown of Primaries
2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
2.2 Market Size Estimation
2.3 Research Assumptions
2.4 Limitations
3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 24)
4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 28)
4.1 Attractive Opportunities in Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market
4.2 Market By Component
4.3 Market By Application
4.4 Market By Vertical and Region
4.5 Market By Region
5 Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market Overview and Industry Trends (Page No. - 31)
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Evolution
5.3 Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Architecture
5.4 Market Dynamics
5.4.1 Drivers
5.4.1.1 Low Manufacturing Cost of Miniature Satellites
5.4.1.2 High Demand for Miniature Satellites in Earth Observation Application
5.4.1.3 Increased Investments in Nanosatellite & Microsatellite Technologies
5.4.2 Restraints
5.4.2.1 Implementation of Regulations for Increasing Number of Satellites Being Launched
5.4.3 Opportunities
5.4.3.1 Internet Access for Areas Without Broadband Connectivity
5.4.3.2 Advancements in Space Technologies
5.4.3.3 Increased Demand for Satellites in Various Application Areas
5.4.4 Challenges
5.4.4.1 Lack of Dedicated Launch Vehicles for Launching Miniature Satellites Into Space
5.4.4.2 Issues Related to Space Debris
6 Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market, By Component (Page No. - 37)
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Hardware
6.3 Software and Data Processing
6.4 Service
6.5 Launch Service
7 Market By Mass (Page No. - 42)
7.1 Introduction
7.2 1 Kg–10 Kg (Nanosatellite)
7.3 11 Kg–100 Kg (Microsatellite)
8 Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market, By Application (Page No. - 46)
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Communication
8.3 Earth Observation and Remote Sensing
8.4 Scientific Research
8.5 Biological Experiment
8.6 Technology Demonstration and Verification
8.7 Academic Training
8.8 Mapping and Navigation
8.9 Reconnaissance
9 Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market, By Vertical (Page No. - 54)
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Government
9.3 Civil
9.4 Commercial
9.5 Defense
9.6 Energy & Infrastructure
9.7 Maritime & Transportation
10 Regional Analysis (Page No. - 60)
10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
10.3 Europe
10.4 Asia-Pacific
10.5 Rest of the World (RoW)
11 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 76)
11.1 Introduction
11.1.1 Vanguards
11.1.2 Innovators
11.1.3 Dynamic
11.1.4 Emerging
11.2 Competitive Benchmarking
11.2.1 Product Offerings
11.2.2 Business Strategies
12 Company Profiles (Page No. - 80)
(Business Overview, Product Offerings & Business Strategies, Key Insights, Recent Developments, MnM View)*
12.1 RUAG Group
12.2 Clyde Space, Inc.
12.3 GS Sweden AB (Gomspace)
12.4 Sierra Nevada Corporation
12.5 Tyvak Inc.
12.6 Lockheed Martin Corporation
12.7 Raytheon Company
12.8 Planet Labs, Inc.
12.9 Innovative Solutions in Space
12.10 SpaceQuest Ltd.
*Details on Business Overview, Product Offerings & Business Strategies, Key Insights, Recent Developments, MnM View Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.
13 Key Innovators (Page No. - 115)
13.1 Sky and Space Global Ltd.
13.2 Kepler Communications, Inc.
13.3 Else SA
13.4 Axelspace Corporation
13.5 Dauria Aerospace
14 Appendix (Page No. - 117)
14.1 Industry Experts
14.2 Discussion Guide
14.3 Knowledge Store: MarketsandMarkets’ Subscription Portal
14.4 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
14.5 Available Customizations
14.6 Related Reports
14.7 Author Details
List of Tables (41 Tables)
Table 1 Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market Size, By Component, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 2 Hardware Component: Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 3 Software and Data Processing Component: Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 4 Service Component: Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 5 Launch Service Component: Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 6 Market Size, By Mass, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 7 1 Kg -10 Kg (Nanosatellite): Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 8 11 Kg–100 Kg (Microsatellite): Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 9 Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market Size, By Application, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 10 Communication Application: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 11 Earth Observation and Remote Sensing Application: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 12 Scientific Research Application: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 13 Biological Experiment Application: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 14 Technology Demonstration and Verification Application: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 15 Academic Training Application: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 16 Mapping and Navigation Application: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 17 Reconnaissance Application: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 18 Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market Size, By Vertical, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 19 Government Vertical: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 20 Civil Vertical: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 21 Commercial Vertical: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 22 Defense Vertical: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 23 Energy & Infrastructure Vertical: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 24 Maritime & Transportation Vertical: Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 25 Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 26 North America: Market Size, By Component, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 27 North America: Market Size, By Mass, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 28 North America: Market Size, By Application, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 29 North America: Market Size, By Vertical, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 30 Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Europe: Market Size, By Component, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 31 Europe: Market Size, By Mass, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 32 Europe: Market Size, By Application, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 33 Europe: Market Size, By Vertical, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 34 Asia-Pacific: Market Size, By Component, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 35 Asia-Pacific: Market Size, By Mass, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 36 Asia-Pacific: Market Size, By Application, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 37 Asia-Pacific: Market Size, By Vertical, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 38 RoW: Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market Size, By Component, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 39 RoW: Market Size, By Mass, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 40 RoW: Market Size, By Application, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 41 RoW: Market Size, By Vertical, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
List of Figures (51 Figures)
Figure 1 Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market: Research Design
Figure 2 Breakdown of Primary Interview: By Company Type, Designation, and Region
Figure 3 Data Triangulation
Figure 4 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 5 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 6 Assumptions
Figure 7 Global Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market: Regional Snapshot
Figure 8 1kg-10kg (Nanosatellite) Segment to Record Higher Growth During Forecast Period (USD Million)
Figure 9 Commercial Vertical to Record Highest Growth During Forecast Period (USD Million)
Figure 10 Earth Observation and Remote Sensing Application to Record Highest Growth During Forecast Period (USD Million)
Figure 11 Low Manufacturing Cost of Miniature Satellites to Drive Market Growth During Forecast Period
Figure 12 Software and Data Processing Component to Record Highest Growth During Forecast Period (USD Million)
Figure 13 Earth Observation and Remote Sensing Application to Record Highest Growth During Forecast Period (USD Million)
Figure 14 Commercial Segment and North America to Dominate Market in 2017
Figure 15 Europe to Record Highest Growth During Forecast Period (USD Million)
Figure 16 Evolution: Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market
Figure 17 Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Architecture
Figure 18 Market: Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Challenges
Figure 19 Software and Data Processing Component to Record Highest Growth During Forecast Period (USD Million)
Figure 20 Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market, By Mass, 2017 & 2022 (USD Million)
Figure 21 Earth Observation and Remote Sensing Application to Record Highest Growth During Forecast Period (USD Million)
Figure 22 Commercial Vertical to Record Highest Growth During Forecast Period (USD Million)
Figure 23 North America to Dominate Global Market During Forecast Period (USD Million)
Figure 24 Global Market Snapshot: Europe to Record Highest Growth During Forecast Period
Figure 25 North America: Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market Snapshot
Figure 26 Europe: Market Snapshot
Figure 27 Dive Chart
Figure 28 RUAG Group: Company Snapshot
Figure 29 RUAG Group: Product Offerings Scorecard
Figure 30 RUAG Group: Business Strategies Scorecard
Figure 31 Clyde Space, Inc.: Product Offerings Scorecard
Figure 32 Clyde Space, Inc.: Business Strategies Scorecard
Figure 33 GS Sweden AB (GOMSpace): Company Snapshot
Figure 34 GS Sweden AB (GOMSpace): Product Offerings Scorecard
Figure 35 GS Sweden AB (GOMSpace): Business Strategies Scorecard
Figure 36 Sierra Nevada Corporation: Product Offerings Scorecard
Figure 37 Sierra Nevada Corporation: Business Strategies Scorecard
Figure 38 Tyvak, Inc.: Product Offerings Scorecard
Figure 39 Tyvak, Inc.: Business Strategies Scorecard
Figure 40 Lockheed Martin Corporation: Company Snapshot
Figure 41 Lockheed Martin Corporation: Product Offerings Scorecard
Figure 42 Lockheed Martin Corporation: Business Strategies Scorecard
Figure 43 Raytheon Company: Company Snapshot
Figure 44 Raytheon Company: Product Offerings Scorecard
Figure 45 Raytheon Company: Business Strategies Scorecard
Figure 46 Planet Labs, Inc.: Product Offerings Scorecard
Figure 47 Planet Labs, Inc.: Business Strategies Scorecard
Figure 48 Innovative Solutions in Space: Product Offerings Scorecard
Figure 49 Innovative Solutions in Space: Business Strategies Scorecard
Figure 50 SpaceQuest Ltd.: Product Offerings Scorecard
Figure 51 SpaceQuest Ltd.: Business Strategies Scorecard
The study involved 4 major activities to estimate the current market size for the nanosatellite and microsatellite market. An exhaustive secondary research was done to collect information on the market. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain using primary research. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the complete market size. Thereafter, the market breakup and data triangulation procedures were used to estimate the market size of the segments and subsegments of the nanosatellite and microsatellite market.
Secondary Research
In the secondary research process, various secondary sources, such as D&B Hoovers, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and Dun & Bradstreet were referred to identify and collect information for this study. These secondary sources included annual reports, press releases, and investor presentations of companies, whitepapers, certified publications, and articles by recognized authors, gold standard, and silver standard websites, regulatory bodies, trade directories, and databases.
Primary Research
The nanosatellite and microsatellite market comprise several stakeholders, such as Satellite Component Manufacturers, Satellite Manufacturers, Satellite Integrators, Professional Service Providers, Launch Service Providers, Ground Station Operators, Government and Civil Organizations, Small Satellite Companies, Payload Suppliers, Aerospace Companies, Security Companies, Scientific Institutions, Meteorological Organizations, R&D Staff and Consultants. The demand side of the nanosatellite and microsatellite market consists of all the firms operating in several industry verticals. The supply side includes nanosatellite and microsatellite providers, offering nanosatellite and microsatellite components and applications. Various primary sources from both the supply and demand sides of the market were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information. Given below is the breakup of the primary respondents:
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Market Size Estimation
The top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the size of the global nanosatellite and microsatellite market and various other dependent submarkets in the overall market. An exhaustive list of all the vendors who offer components, and applications in the market was prepared while using the top-down approach. The market share for all the vendors in the market was estimated through annual reports, press releases, funding, investor presentations, paid databases, and primary interviews. Each vendor was evaluated based on its component (Hardware, Software and Data Processing, Service, and Launch Service). The aggregate of all companies’ revenues were extrapolated to reach the overall market size. Further, each subsegment was studied and analyzed for its global market size and regional penetration. The markets were triangulated through both primary and secondary research. The primary procedure included extensive interviews for key insights from the industry leaders, such as Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Vice Presidents (VPs), directors, and marketing executives.
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall market size using the market size estimation processes as explained above, the market was split into several segments and subsegments. The data triangulation and market breakup procedures were employed, wherever applicable to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics of each market segment and subsegment. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both, the demand and supply sides.
Report Objectives
- To determine and forecast the global nanosatellite and microsatellite market based on component, mass, application, vertical, and region from 2017 to 2022, and analyze the various macroeconomic and microeconomic factors that affect market growth
- To forecast the size of the market segments with respect to 5 main regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa (MEA)
- To provide detailed information about the major factors influencing the growth of the market (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges)
- To analyze each submarket with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the overall market
- To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders by identifying the high-growth segments of the nanosatellite and microsatellite market
- To profile the key market players, provide a comparative analysis on the basis of business overviews, regional presence, product offerings, business strategies, and key financials, and illustrate the competitive landscape of the market
- To track and analyze competitive developments, such as mergers and acquisitions, new product/service launches, business expansions, partnerships and collaborations, and Research and Development (R&D) activities in the market
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