India's space startup ecosystem has entered its first true execution and commercialization phase, according to the latest assessment by SatNxt. The Indian Space Startup Ecosystem Report 2026 provides a data-led, bottom-up assessment of 230+ active Indian space startups, evaluating technology maturity, execution readiness, capital allocation, business models, and value chain positioning across the full private space sector.

The global satellite direct-to-device (D2D) market is projected to reach US$ 27.7 billion by 2035, according to a new study by SatNxt. The Global Satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) Market, 2025–2035 report provides long-term forecasts for adoption and monetization across the full D2D service ladder, including SOS alerts, messaging, voice, and satellite-enabled data services.

 The World Teleport Association (WTA) today released New Markets Watch: How Executives are Planning for the Future, a new research report that explores the changes brought by the explosive success of LEO broadband are roiling today’s markets – but there have never been so many other major market changes pending at the same time, from software-defined satellites and 5G NTN to optical communications and direct-to-device. Some have taken years to transition from talk to action, while others are advancing at high speed. Which ones will impact the teleport business of shared infrastructure and complex service delivery across multiple paths and orbits?

The 2nd edition of Novaspace’s Space Situational Awareness (SSA) report points to a pivotal decade ahead, with cumulative global spending projected to reach $61 billion over the next ten years. Amid rising orbital congestion, contested space activity, and growing geopolitical tensions, SSA is becoming foundational to space security, operational resilience, and long-term orbital safety.    

The global nanosatellite and microsatellite market size is expected to reach USD 30.5 Billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type (Nanosatellites and Microsatellites), By Component, By Orbit, By Application, By End Use, and By Region – Market Forecast, 2026–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The third edition of Novaspace’s Optical Communications Market report forecasts cumulative global revenues for space-based Laser Communication Terminals (LCTs) to reach $12.9 billion through 2035, driven overwhelmingly by LEO constellations, which will account for more than 99% of demand.

According to a new report by Valour Consultancy, “In-Flight Connectivity: China and India Deep Dive – 2026”, the number of connected commercial aircraft in China will reach more than 2,300 by 2035, up from just over 400 today. This will mark a new era where IFC becomes increasingly common across China’s narrowbody aircraft.

The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) today announced the release of its 29^th annual State of the Satellite Industry Report (SSIR), a global summary of the commercial satellite industry. For nearly three decades, SIA has published the leading analysis of the satellite industry’s economic performance. Produced by BryceTech, the 2026 SSIR derives from proprietary surveys of satellite companies, in-depth public information, and independent analysis, combined to assess the performance of sectors including satellite services, manufacturing, ground equipment, plus space sustainability and launch services.

by Claude Rousseau

The demand for computing and storage in space missions is growing. This can be illustrated by comparing the capabilities of the guidance computer system used in the first Apollo mission that landed humans on the Moon and those of the systems typically used today. The former had 2KB of RAM and 72KB of storage, while modern computers usually have 64GB of RAM and 0.5–1TB of storage. That equates to 32 million times more RAM and 7–15 million times more capacity. 

A new report – “When digital systems fail: The hidden risks of our digital world” – outlines risk scenarios on Earth, at sea, and in space, analyzing the fragility of interconnected digital systems and offering a roadmap for preparedness.