Ground Control Goes Cloud: The Digital Overhaul of Satellite Operations (2025–2030)
The global satellite ground station market is forecast to rise from $56 billion in 2022 to $125 billion by 2030. Operators including AWS and Microsoft now offer cloud-based ground services, with digital twins, AI, and SDN integrated for automation and network management. Most new missions will use virtualized ground services by 2030. Regulatory, licensing, and interoperability issues persist.
