Asia-Pacific Small Satellite Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 15.07 Billion |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 31.25 Billion |
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Largest Share by Orbit Class | LEO |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 15.70 % |
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Largest Share by Country | South Korea |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order. |
Asia-Pacific Small Satellite Market Analysis
The Asia-Pacific Small Satellite Market size is estimated at USD 15.07 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 31.25 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 15.70% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
15.07 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
31.25 Billion
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
74.83 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
15.70 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest Market by End User
97.12 %
value share, Commercial, 2022
The commercial segment is expected to occupy a significant share because of the increasing use of satellites for various telecommunication services.
Largest Market by Application
95.62 %
value share, Communication, 2022
Governments, space agencies, defense agencies, private defense contractors, and private space industry players are emphasizing the enhancement of the communication network capabilities for various public and military reconnaissance applications.
Largest Market by Orbit Class
99.74 %
value share, LEO, 2022
LEO satellites are increasingly being adopted in modern communication technologies as they play an important role in Earth observation applications.
Leading Market Player
25.61 %
market share, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), 2022
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the largest player in the market. It offers a diverse range of launch vehicles and adopts a competitive pricing strategy to attract customers globally.
Second Leading Market Player
11.64 %
market share, Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. Ltd, 2022
Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. Ltd is the second-largest player in the market. CGSTL is the first commercial remote-sensing satellite company in China.
Satellites that are being launched into LEO is driving the market demand
- In recent years, demand for small satellites in the region has been rising rapidly, with more and more businesses and governments seeking to leverage the benefits of the cost-effective and versatile spacecraft.
- LEO satellites are one of the most popular types of small satellites launched in the Asia-Pacific region. They are used for various applications, including remote sensing, Earth observation, and communication. In the region, during 2017-2022, around 240 satellites were launched into LEO, of which 128 satellites were launched for Earth observation, followed by 67 satellites for technology development, 24 for communication, and 12 for space science.
- The MEO satellite is another small satellite gaining popularity in the Asia-Pacific region. These satellites are used for global navigation, communication, and remote sensing applications. MEO satellites offer several advantages over LEO satellites, including broader coverage and the ability to provide high-bandwidth communication services.
- The other type of satellites being launched into space in the Asia-Pacific region are GEO satellites. These satellites are used for communication and weather monitoring applications. One of the main advantages of GEO satellites is their ability to remain in a fixed position relative to the Earth, making them ideal for applications requiring continuous coverage, including television broadcasting and internet connectivity. During 2017-2022, one satellite was launched into GEO for surveillance. These advancements are projected to increase this segment's growth rate by 182% during 2023-2029.
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Asia-Pacific Small Satellite Market Trends
The trends for better fuel and operational efficiency are expected to be major drivers of growth
- Satellites are getting smaller nowadays. The fact that the small-sized satellite does almost everything that a conventional satellite does at a fraction of the cost of the conventional satellite made the building, launching, and operation of the small satellite constellations increasingly viable. Correspondingly, our reliance on them has been growing exponentially.
- Small satellites typically have shorter development cycles, smaller development teams, and cost much less for launch. Revolutionary technological advancements facilitated the miniaturization of electronics, which pushed the invention of smart materials, reducing the satellite bus size and mass over time for manufacturers.
- The mass of a satellite has a significant impact on the launch of the satellite, and this is because the heavier the satellite, the more fuel and energy are required to launch it into space. Launching a satellite involves accelerating it to a very high speed, typically around 28,000 km per hour, to place it in orbit around the Earth.
- A heavier satellite requires a larger rocket and more fuel to launch it into space, which increases the cost of the launch and limits the types of launch vehicles that can be used. Similarly, satellites with less than 500 kg are considered small satellites, and around 200+ small satellites were launched in this region. Overall, the mass of a satellite significantly impacts its launch, requiring more energy and fuel to launch a heavier satellite, which increases the cost and can limit the launch options available. The number of operating satellites in the Asia-Pacific region is projected to surge during 2023-2029 due to growing demand in the commercial and military space sector.
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Increasing space expenditures of different space agencies are expected to impact the Asia-Pacific small satellite market positively
- The Asia-Pacific small satellite market has grown rapidly in recent years, owing to technological advancements, increased investment, and growing demand for small satellite services. Nano and microsatellites are smaller and more cost-effective than traditional satellites, making them more accessible to a broader range of organizations
- China, India, and Japan have complete end-to-end space capacity and complete space infrastructure, space technology satellite manufacturing, rockets, and spaceports. Other regions' countries must rely on international cooperation to carry out their respective space programs, which is expected to change to some extent in the coming years. However, many countries in the region are developing indigenous space capabilities as part of their latest agile strategies. In June 2022, South Korea launched the Nuri rocket, putting six satellites into orbit, making it the seventh country in the world to successfully launch a wholly indigenous payload.
- In 2022, according to the draft budget of Japan, the space budget of the country was over USD 1.4 billion. It included investment in space activities of 11 government ministries, such as the development of the H3 rocket, Engineering Test Satellite-9, and the country’s Information Gathering Satellite program.
- Considering the increase in space-related activities in the Asia-Pacific region, satellite manufacturers are enhancing their satellite production capabilities to tap into the rapidly emerging market potentials. The prominent Asia-Pacific countries that possess robust space infrastructure are China, India, Japan, and South Korea. China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced space exploration priorities during 2021–2025, including enhancing national civil space infrastructure.
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Asia-Pacific Small Satellite Industry Overview
The Asia-Pacific Small Satellite Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 61.64%. The major players in this market are Axelspace Corporation, Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. Ltd, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), Guodian Gaoke and Spacety Aerospace Co. (sorted alphabetically).
Asia-Pacific Small Satellite Market Leaders
Axelspace Corporation
Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. Ltd
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
Guodian Gaoke
Spacety Aerospace Co.
Other important companies include MinoSpace Technology, Zhuhai Orbita Control Engineering.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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Asia-Pacific Small Satellite Market News
- March 2022: The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation successfully launched the Tiankun-2 satellites into a low-Earth polar orbit on the debut launch of the Long March 6A.
- March 2022: Guodian Gaoke's Tianqi 19 commercial data relay satellite was launched from the Long March 8 rocket.
- February 2022: A total of 89 Jilin-1 optical imaging satellites manufactured by CASC each weighing 30-45 kg were launched into orbit.
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Asia-Pacific Small Satellite Market Report - Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
REPORT OFFERS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Research Methodology
2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
2.1. Satellite Mass
2.2. Spending On Space Programs
2.3. Regulatory Framework
2.3.1. Australia
2.3.2. Japan
2.3.3. Singapore
2.4. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)
3.1. Application
3.1.1. Communication
3.1.2. Earth Observation
3.1.3. Navigation
3.1.4. Space Observation
3.1.5. Others
3.2. Orbit Class
3.2.1. GEO
3.2.2. LEO
3.2.3. MEO
3.3. End User
3.3.1. Commercial
3.3.2. Military & Government
3.3.3. Other
3.4. Propulsion Tech
3.4.1. Electric
3.4.2. Gas based
3.4.3. Liquid Fuel
4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
4.1. Key Strategic Moves
4.2. Market Share Analysis
4.3. Company Landscape
4.4. Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
4.4.1. Axelspace Corporation
4.4.2. Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. Ltd
4.4.3. China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
4.4.4. Guodian Gaoke
4.4.5. MinoSpace Technology
4.4.6. Spacety Aerospace Co.
4.4.7. Zhuhai Orbita Control Engineering
5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR SATELLITE CEOS
6. APPENDIX
6.1. Global Overview
6.1.1. Overview
6.1.2. Porter's Five Forces Framework
6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis
6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)
6.2. Sources & References
6.3. List of Tables & Figures
6.4. Primary Insights
6.5. Data Pack
6.6. Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- SATELLITE MASS (ABOVE 10KG) BY REGION, NUMBER OF SATELLITES LAUNCHED, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 2:
- SPENDING ON SPACE PROGRAMS BY REGION, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2022
- Figure 3:
- ASIA-PACIFIC SMALL SATELLITE MARKET, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 4:
- VALUE OF SMALL SATELLITE MARKET BY APPLICATION, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 5:
- VALUE SHARE OF SMALL SATELLITE MARKET BY APPLICATION, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 6:
- VALUE OF COMMUNICATION MARKET, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 7:
- VALUE OF EARTH OBSERVATION MARKET, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 8:
- VALUE OF NAVIGATION MARKET, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 9:
- VALUE OF SPACE OBSERVATION MARKET, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 10:
- VALUE OF OTHERS MARKET, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 11:
- VALUE OF SMALL SATELLITE MARKET BY ORBIT CLASS, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 12:
- VALUE SHARE OF SMALL SATELLITE MARKET BY ORBIT CLASS, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 13:
- VALUE OF GEO MARKET, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 14:
- VALUE OF LEO MARKET, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 15:
- VALUE OF MEO MARKET, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 16:
- VALUE OF SMALL SATELLITE MARKET BY END USER, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 17:
- VALUE SHARE OF SMALL SATELLITE MARKET BY END USER, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 18:
- VALUE OF COMMERCIAL MARKET, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 19:
- VALUE OF MILITARY & GOVERNMENT MARKET, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 20:
- VALUE OF OTHER MARKET, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 21:
- VALUE OF SMALL SATELLITE MARKET BY PROPULSION TECH, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 22:
- VALUE SHARE OF SMALL SATELLITE MARKET BY PROPULSION TECH, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 23:
- VALUE OF ELECTRIC MARKET, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 24:
- VALUE OF GAS BASED MARKET, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 25:
- VALUE OF LIQUID FUEL MARKET, USD, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 26:
- NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES OF MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, ASIA-PACIFIC SMALL SATELLITE MARKET, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 27:
- TOTAL NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES OF COMPANIES, ASIA-PACIFIC SMALL SATELLITE MARKET, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 28:
- MARKET SHARE OF ASIA-PACIFIC SMALL SATELLITE MARKET, %, ASIA-PACIFIC, 2022
Asia-Pacific Small Satellite Industry Segmentation
Communication, Earth Observation, Navigation, Space Observation, Others are covered as segments by Application. GEO, LEO, MEO are covered as segments by Orbit Class. Commercial, Military & Government are covered as segments by End User. Electric, Gas based, Liquid Fuel are covered as segments by Propulsion Tech.
- In recent years, demand for small satellites in the region has been rising rapidly, with more and more businesses and governments seeking to leverage the benefits of the cost-effective and versatile spacecraft.
- LEO satellites are one of the most popular types of small satellites launched in the Asia-Pacific region. They are used for various applications, including remote sensing, Earth observation, and communication. In the region, during 2017-2022, around 240 satellites were launched into LEO, of which 128 satellites were launched for Earth observation, followed by 67 satellites for technology development, 24 for communication, and 12 for space science.
- The MEO satellite is another small satellite gaining popularity in the Asia-Pacific region. These satellites are used for global navigation, communication, and remote sensing applications. MEO satellites offer several advantages over LEO satellites, including broader coverage and the ability to provide high-bandwidth communication services.
- The other type of satellites being launched into space in the Asia-Pacific region are GEO satellites. These satellites are used for communication and weather monitoring applications. One of the main advantages of GEO satellites is their ability to remain in a fixed position relative to the Earth, making them ideal for applications requiring continuous coverage, including television broadcasting and internet connectivity. During 2017-2022, one satellite was launched into GEO for surveillance. These advancements are projected to increase this segment's growth rate by 182% during 2023-2029.
| Application | |
| Communication | |
| Earth Observation | |
| Navigation | |
| Space Observation | |
| Others |
| Orbit Class | |
| GEO | |
| LEO | |
| MEO |
| End User | |
| Commercial | |
| Military & Government | |
| Other |
| Propulsion Tech | |
| Electric | |
| Gas based | |
| Liquid Fuel |
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Market Definition
- Application - Various applications or purposes of the satellites are classified into communication, earth observation, space observation, navigation, and others. The purposes listed are those self-reported by the satellite’s operator.
- End User - The primary users or end users of the satellite is described as civil (academic, amateur), commercial, government (meteorological, scientific, etc.), military. Satellites can be multi-use, for both commercial and military applications.
- Launch Vehicle MTOW - The launch vehicle MTOW (maximum take-off weight) means the maximum weight of the launch vehicle during take-off, including the weight of payload, equipment and fuel.
- Orbit Class - The satellite orbits are divided into three broad classes namely GEO, LEO, and MEO. Satellites in elliptical orbits have apogees and perigees that differ significantly from each other and categorized satellite orbits with eccentricity 0.14 and higher as elliptical.
- Propulsion tech - Under this segment, different types of satellite propulsion systems have been classified as electric, liquid-fuel and gas-based propulsion systems.
- Satellite Mass - Under this segment, different types of satellite propulsion systems have been classified as electric, liquid-fuel and gas-based propulsion systems.
- Satellite Subsystem - All the components and subsystems which includes propellants, buses, solar panels, other hardware of satellites are included under this segment.
| Keyword | Definition |
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| Attitude Control | The orientation of the satellite relative to the Earth and the sun. |
| INTELSAT | The International Telecommunications Satellite Organization operates a network of satellites for international transmission. |
| Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) | Geostationary satellites in Earth orbit 35,786 km (22,282 mi) above the equator in the same direction and at the same speed as the earth rotates on its axis, making them appear fixed in the sky. |
| Low Earth Orbit (LEO) | Low Earth Orbit satellites orbit from 160-2000km above the earth, take approximately 1.5 hours for a full orbit and only cover a portion of the earth’s surface. |
| Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) | MEO satellites are located above LEO and below GEO satellites and typically travel in an elliptical orbit over the North and South Pole or in an equatorial orbit. |
| Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) | Very Small Aperture Terminal is an antenna that is typically less than 3 meters in diameter |
| CubeSat | CubeSat is a class of miniature satellites based on a form factor consisting of 10 cm cubes. CubeSats weigh no more than 2 kg per unit and typically use commercially available components for their construction and electronics. |
| Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs) | Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a three-stage Launch Vehicle configured with three Solid Propulsion Stages and a liquid propulsion-based Velocity Trimming Module (VTM) as a terminal stage |
| Space Mining | Asteroid mining is the hypothesis of extracting material from asteroids and other asteroids, including near-Earth objects. |
| Nano Satellites | Nanosatellites are loosely defined as any satellite weighing less than 10 kilograms. |
| Automatic Identification System (AIS) | Automatic identification system (AIS) is an automatic tracking system used to identify and locate ships by exchanging electronic data with other nearby ships, AIS base stations, and satellites. Satellite AIS (S-AIS) is the term used to describe when a satellite is used to detect AIS signatures. |
| Reusable launch vehicles (RLVs) | Reusable launch vehicle (RLV) means a launch vehicle that is designed to return to Earth substantially intact and therefore may be launched more than one time or that contains vehicle stages that may be recovered by a launch operator for future use in the operation of a substantially similar launch vehicle. |
| Apogee | The point in an elliptical satellite orbit which is farthest from the surface of the earth. Geosynchronous satellites which maintain circular orbits around the earth are first launched into highly elliptical orbits with apogees of 22,237 miles. |
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