The United States finds itself in the position of world leader in launch, with a relatively consolidated market. The United States conducts 50% more launches than it did at the peak of the space race— but more than five out of every six U.S. launches come from SpaceX according to a report entitlted "Shaping the U.S. Launch Market: Extending America's Advantage" by the Center for Security and Emerging Technologies (CSET).

A new report from Analysys Mason reveals that  the consumer Direct-to-Device (D2D) market is poised to revolutionise accessibility and bridge connectivity gaps, and cumulative revenue will reach more than US$ 100 billion between 2023 and 2033.

The  report delves into the satellite D2Dconnectivity market for consumers, exploring its dynamics, potential barriers and principal applications. It also offers strategic advice for satellite operators, mobile network operators (MNOs) and infrastructure vendors. 

Ananlysys Mason has released a new report Military Satellite Communications: Infrastructure Developments 2000–2030" which assesses the developing military satellite communications (milsatcom) market worldwide and offers a framework of recommendations to help interested parties to understand the demands, trends and challenges in the market.

Space consulting and market intelligence firm Novaspace, has released the 24th edition of its annual Government Space Programs (GSP) report. The report reveals that global government space investments reached  approximately US$ 135 billion in 2024, a 10% increase compared to 2023. Defense spending, now the majority of budgets at US$ 73 billion (54%), underscores space’s growing importance as a contested and strategic domain. 

Research from ETL Systems, a provider of RF distribution equipment, has shown that the UK has made bold strides in becoming a key player in the global space sector, investing in ambitious projects, and nurturing the next generation of talent. 

The research, which investigates how the G20 countries are fairing in terms of space investment and job availability, has highlighted how the UK’s space investment has grown from US$ 271 million in 1990 to US$ 1.45 billion in 2023.