Rocketing into the Future: Smallsat Launch Services Set to Skyrocket (2025–2032)
Executive Summary In summary, the 2025–2032 period will likely be remembered as the “gold rush” era for small satellite launch services, marked by fierce competition, rapidly advancing technology, and multiplying launch opportunities worldwide. For stakeholders – whether satellite operators planning constellations, investors evaluating launch companies, or government agencies seeking assured access to space – the key will be to monitor both the economic trends (pricing, supply vs. demand) and the technical/regulatory landscape (new capabilities, rules, and players). Smallsat launch services are poised for tremendous growth, but success in this market will require navigating its fast-evolving dynamics. Those launch providers that