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Satellite Industry

The global economic sector involved in designing, manufacturing, launching, and operating satellites, as well as providing services that use satellite technology.

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TECHNICAL DEFINITION

The Satellite Industry encompasses the global ecosystem involved in the design, manufacturing, launch, operation, and provision of services (e.g., communication, Earth observation, navigation) utilizing artificial satellites and associated ground infrastructure.

BACKGROUND

Space industry refers to economic activities related to manufacturing components that go into outer space, delivering them to those regions, and related services. Owing to the prominence of satellite-related activities, some sources use the term satellite industry interchangeably with the term space industry. The term space business has also been used.

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SYNONYMS & ALIASES

  • Space industry
  • Satellite sector
  • Space economy

USAGE NOTE

The satellite industry is a major driver of innovation in telecommunications and remote sensing.

DEVELOPERS

Organizations developing technology related to Satellite Industry.

  • SpaceX

    Develops, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft, including the Starlink constellation for satellite internet, and provides satellite launch services for various clients.

  • Airbus Defence and Space

    A major European player in the satellite industry, designing and manufacturing a wide range of satellites for Earth observation, telecommunications, navigation, and scientific missions.

  • Lockheed Martin

    A global security and aerospace company that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced satellites for communication, weather forecasting, navigation (GPS), and national security missions.

  • Maxar Technologies

    Provides advanced satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence, and manufactures spacecraft and space robotic systems for government and commercial customers.

  • Amazon (Project Kuiper)

    Developing Project Kuiper, a large constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide fast, affordable broadband internet to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

  • Northrop Grumman

    Designs, develops, and manufactures a variety of advanced satellites and space systems for communications, navigation, Earth observation, and space exploration missions.

  • OneWeb

    Operates a global constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites providing high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity services to businesses, governments, and communities worldwide.

  • Viasat

    A global communications company providing high-speed satellite broadband services, secure networking systems, and related technologies for residential, commercial, and government applications.

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