Tag: Space Industry

The space industry is experiencing a new wave of growth and investor excitement. From satellite communications providers to rocket launch startups, companies around the world have seen stock prices soar over the past year, followed by a period of consolidation. This report dives into the current stock market performance of publicly traded satellite and space-related…
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Recent Satellite Launches and Their Purposes The past year has seen an unprecedented surge in satellite launches, serving a wide array of purposes in communications, Earth observation, science, and defense. Global launch rates reached record highs – over 1,200 satellites were launched in just the first four months of 2025, about a 50% increase from…
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Space is becoming an increasingly crowded and critical domain, and with it comes a rising demand for robust satellite insurance and risk management solutions. Satellite insurance – covering risks from launch failures to in-orbit malfunctions and third-party liability – has evolved from a niche product into a vital component of the space economy. In 1965…
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The second space race is here – not for the Moon, but for low Earth orbit (LEO). A global “LEO gold rush” is underway as companies and governments deploy megaconstellations of satellites promising broadband internet everywhere, connecting billions of devices, powering next-gen military networks, and imaging the entire planet daily. This comprehensive report examines the…
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Executive Summary and Market Overview The global space industry is experiencing robust growth in the mid-2020s, driven by commercial innovation and rising government investment. In 2024, the global space economy reached an estimated $415 billion in revenue, up 4% from the previous year sia.org. Commercial satellite activities dominate, accounting for about $293 billion (71%) of this total sia.org. The number of…
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