Government spending on space

This report provides a high-level assessment of the evolving positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) market and considers the revenue opportunities for satellite operators and satellite service providers, some of which will use partnerships or mergers with PNT companies to offer PNT as a service.

This report provides a framework to help satellite operators and satellite service providers assess whether to enter the PNT market and if they choose to do so, then where in the value chain they should focus their efforts.

Questions answered in this report

• Which countries are investing in space?
• What are the trends in government spending on space?
• What factors will drive spending in the short-term (1–3 years)?
• Is defence or exploration the current focus of countries' spending and will this continue?

Who should read this report

• Commercial Government and Military Suppliers and Service Providers
• Government and Military Procurement Departments
• Investors and Financial Analysts
• Commercial Exploration Focused Suppliers and Service Providers
• Nation state Government Space Strategists

Covered in this report

• Regional governmental opportunity for space and satellite spending
• Evaluation of civil, military and beyond Earth orbit government opportunity
• Industry news and updates
• Assessment of main countries
• Spotlight on the US government's space budget for FY2024
• Spotlight on European Union space strategy and opportunity

Report segmentation

• Military: defensive and military surveillance and satcom, including sovereign capabilities
• Civil: science, weather, research and non-military international partnerships (including space agencies)
• Beyond Earth orbit: actions and planning for activity past Earth’s orbit

Geographical coverage