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The Global Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market Size is valued at 2.68 billion in 2023 and is predicted to reach 8.11 billion by the year 2031 at a 14.90% CAGR during the forecast period for 2024-2031.
Software Defined Satellites (SDS) are the greatest option for applications that require high-bandwidth connectivity since they can dynamically adjust communication channels and bandwidth, delivering rapid and low-latency data transmission. One of the prior elements propelling the growth of the software-defined satellite market is the demand for more sophisticated communication techniques.
These satellites facilitate communication since they can adapt to changing requirements and frequencies, which boosts demand. The desire for contemporary communication strategies is driving the market for SDS. These satellites have improved contact capabilities since they can adapt to shifting requirements and frequencies. The demand for software-defined storage is growing primarily as a result of the evolution of cloud computing, although certain factors, such as the cost of software-defined storage, could impede its expansion.
Additionally, the construction and operation of SDS require specialized knowledge and expertise in software-defined networking, SDR technology, and related domains. This new market has received considerable interest from the authorities, enterprises, and the entire aircraft industry.
The software defined satellites (SDS) market is segmented on the basis of orbit, subsystem, mass, technology and end users. Based on orbit, the market is segmented into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO). By subsystem, the market is segmented into payload, power system, propulsion system, onboard computer system, telecommunication, structure and attitude control system. Based on mass, the market is segmented as small software defines satellites, medium software defines satellites, Large software defines satellite, and Heavy software defines satellites.
The technology segment includes software defined ratio, artificial intelligence, cloud computing and reconfigurable payload. nd users, the market is segmented as Government & defense, Academic, and Commercial.
The payloads category will hold a major share of the global Software Defined Satellites (SDS) market in 2024. SDS enables operators to dynamically reconfigure the satellite's payload, allowing them to adjust the capability of the satellite to changing mission requirements. SDS enables the virtualization of the satellite payload, allowing for the operation of numerous virtual payloads on the same physical hardware. This strategy increases resource efficiency and permits the operation of multiple payloads simultaneously on a single satellite, providing flexible and affordable options.
The government & defense segment is projected to develop rapidly in the global Software Defined Satellites (SDS) market. Government and defense applications are significantly impacted by software-defined satellites (SDS). They provide improved flexibility, adaptability, and security, enabling more effective and quick satellite operations. Here are some applications of SDS in the public and defense sectors. DS makes it easier for diverse government and defense organizations to use different satellite networks and systems. Satellite activities can be seamlessly integrated and coordinated during coalition missions or operations with allied troops thanks to software-defined interfaces and protocols.
The North America Software Defined Satellites (SDS) market is projected to register a tremendous market share in revenue soon. Technology breakthroughs, governmental laws and regulations, investments in space infrastructure, and consumer demand for satellite-based services are some variables that impact the market for software-defined satellites. Investments in satellite communications, Earth observation, and space exploration have been made substantially in the North American market, which may be a factor in adopting SDS.
In addition, Europe is projected to grow rapidly in the global Software Defined Satellites (SDS) market. Regulations and organizations for satellite operations, spectrum management, and cybersecurity have been developed throughout Europe. Organizations like the European Space Agency, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), and national regulatory bodies foster a favorable environment for SDS deployment and operations. Several well-known satellite producers, operators, and service providers are in Europe.
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Report Attribute |
Specifications |
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Market size value in 2024 |
USD 3.0 Bn |
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Revenue forecast in 2034 |
USD 12.2 Bn |
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Growth rate CAGR |
CAGR of 15.0% from 2025 to 2034 |
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Quantitative units |
Representation of revenue in US$ Billion, and CAGR from 2025 to 2034 |
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Historic Year |
2021 to 2024 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2034 |
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Report coverage |
The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market statistics, growth prospects, and trends |
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Segments covered |
Orbit, Subsystem, Mass, Technology And End Users |
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Regional scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
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Country scope |
U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; The UK; France; Italy; Spain; South Korea; Southeast Asia |
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Competitive Landscape |
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Spire Global, Airbus, EUTELSAT COMMUNICATIONS SA, Boeing, L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Inmarsat Global Limited, Thales, Maxar Technologies and NVIDIA Corporation. |
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Customization scope |
Free customization report with the procurement of the report, Modifications to the regional and segment scope. Particular Geographic competitive landscape. |
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Pricing and available payment methods |
Explore pricing alternatives that are customized to your particular study requirements. |
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
Chapter 3. Global Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market Snapshot
Chapter 4. Global Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis
4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis
4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis
Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: by Orbit Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. by Orbit & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
5.2. Market Technology (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Orbit:
5.2.1. Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO)
5.2.2. Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
5.2.3. Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: by Subsystem Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. by Subsystem & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
6.2. Market Technology (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Subsystem:
6.2.1. Payload
6.2.2. Power system
6.2.3. Propulsion system
6.2.4. On-Board computer
6.2.5. Telecommunication
6.2.6. Structure
6.2.7. Attitude control system
Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: by Mass Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. by Mass & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
7.2. Market Technology (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Mass:
7.2.1. Small Software Defined Satellites
7.2.2. Medium Software Defined Satellites
7.2.3. Large Software Defined Satellites
7.2.4. Heavy Software Defined Satellites
Chapter 8. Market Segmentation 4: by Technology Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. by Technology & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
8.2. Market Technology (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by Technology:
8.2.1. Software-Defined Radio (SDR)
8.2.2. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
8.2.3. Cloud Computation
8.2.4. Reconfigurable Payload
Chapter 9. Market Segmentation 5: by End-user Estimates & Trend Analysis
9.1. by End-user & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
9.2. Market Technology (Value (US$ Mn)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following by End-user:
9.2.1. Government & defense
9.2.2. Academic
9.2.3. Commercial
Chapter 10. Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market Segmentation 6: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
10.1. North America
10.1.1. North America Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Orbit, 2021-2034
10.1.2. North America Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Subsystem, 2021-2034
10.1.3. North America Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by Mass, 2021-2034
10.1.4. North America Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by Technology, 2021-2034
10.1.5. North America Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by End-user, 2021-2034
10.1.6. North America Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2021-2034
10.2. Europe
10.2.1. Europe Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by Orbit, 2021-2034
10.2.2. Europe Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by Subsystem, 2021-2034
10.2.3. Europe Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by Mass, 2021-2034
10.2.4. Europe Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by Technology, 2021-2034
10.2.5. Europe Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by End-user, 2021-2034
10.2.6. Europe Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034
10.3. Asia Pacific
10.3.1. Asia Pacific Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by Orbit, 2021-2034
10.3.2. Asia Pacific Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by Subsystem, 2021-2034
10.3.3. Asia-Pacific Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by Mass, 2021-2034
10.3.4. Asia Pacific Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by Technology, 2021-2034
10.3.5. Asia Pacific Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by End-user, 2021-2034
10.3.6. Asia Pacific Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034
10.4. Latin America
10.4.1. Latin America Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by Orbit, 2021-2034
10.4.2. Latin America Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by Subsystem, 2021-2034
10.4.3. Latin America Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by Mass, 2021-2034
10.4.4. Latin America Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by Technology, 2021-2034
10.4.5. Latin America Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by End-user, 2021-2034
10.4.6. Latin America Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034
10.5. Middle East & Africa
10.5.1. Middle East & Africa Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by Orbit, 2021-2034
10.5.2. Middle East & Africa Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by Subsystem, 2021-2034
10.5.3. Middle East & Africa Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by Mass, 2021-2034
10.5.4. Middle East & Africa Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by Technology, 2021-2034
10.5.5. Middle East & Africa Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by End-user, 2021-2034
10.5.6. Middle East & Africa Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034
Chapter 11. Competitive Landscape
11.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances
11.2. Company Profiles
11.2.1. Lockheed Martin Corporation
11.2.2. Northrop Grumman
11.2.3. Spire Global
11.2.4. Airbus
11.2.5. EUTELSAT COMMUNICATIONS SA
11.2.6. Boeing
11.2.7. L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
11.2.8. Inmarsat Global Limited
11.2.9. Thales
11.2.10. Maxar Technologies
11.2.11. NVIDIA Corporation
11.2.12. Other Prominent Players
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Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market By Mass
Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market By Technology
Software Defined Satellites (SDS) Market By End-user
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InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.
Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.
Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.
Secondary research
The secondary research sources that are typically mentioned to include, but are not limited to:
The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista
Primary Research:
Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies
The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to:
Data Modeling and Analysis:
In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.
The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.
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