This report analyses the total data volume transmitted between Earth and space across four key segments. It also offers guidance for cloud service providers, satellite operators, and ground segment companies to align their current infrastructure and future investments with evolving demand patterns.
Key Insights:
- Data Traffic Volume: The report evaluates the data volumes for satellite communications, Earth observation, and other space-related services. It compares current data traffic with previous assessments to identify growth trends.
- Forecast and Trends: It provides a global outlook on data traffic for various use cases, including satellite communications, Earth observation, navigation, space situational awareness, and emerging markets like space tourism.
- Data Consumption Challenges: The report highlights near-term obstacles related to increased data consumption and evaluates how satellite data pricing trends are evolving.
Challenges and Market Insights:
- Growing Data Volumes: The volume of satellite data traffic is expected to increase. The report provides insights into how much data specific use cases, like space tourism, require.
- Pricing Trends: The report analyses how pricing for satellite communications data is evolving and how it impacts market dynamics.
Who Should Read This Report:
- Strategy and Planning Teams: Teams in ground segment companies responsible for long-term infrastructure and investment planning.
- Cloud Service Providers: Companies exploring opportunities in the satellite and space industry.
- End-Users: Those seeking to benchmark their connectivity roadmaps.
- Investors: Individuals or firms evaluating space data traffic volumes and market potential.
Covered Segments and Use Cases:
The report breaks down the satellite data landscape into several categories:
- Satellite Traffic: Volume of data transmitted through GEO and non-GEO satellite traffic. (petabytes per year)
- Satellite Infrastructure: In-orbit servicing, space situational awareness, and satellite launches.
- Satellite Applications: Earth observation, navigation, science and technology, and situational awareness.
- (Tourism) – Emerging Markets: Space tourism, crew and cargo missions, and other developing markets.
Forecast and Pricing Insights:
- The report also explores global data traffic forecasts and provides wholesale pricing trends for satellite communications data per petabyte. This data will assist in making informed decisions about infrastructure and future investments.
This analysis offers essential insights into the satellite data landscape, helping stakeholders make strategic decisions regarding market demand, pricing, and future growth opportunities.
