In-orbit satellite services: trends and forecasts 2024–2034

This report provides an overview of the in-orbit services (IOSs) market for geostationary (GEO) and non-geostationary (non-GEO) orbits for the next 10 years.

It analyses the level of technology and market readiness of services aimed at improving satellite lifetimes and capabilities, mission flexibility and space sustainability.

This report provides recommendations for IOS providers, satellite operators and launch service providers.

Coverage

• Assessment of the competitive landscape, the market challenges and the trends that drive growth in the market for each service.
• Analysis of the announced IOS missions for 2025 and 2026.
• 10-year forecast of the revenue opportunity for IOSs, considering both the total addressable market (TAM) and the serviceable addressable market (SAM).
• Strategic considerations for IOS providers, satellite operators and launch service providers.
• Analysis of the deals made in 2024, including funding rounds, new market solutions, partnerships and mergers and acquisitions.

Segmentation

Questions answered

• What will the size of the IOS market be between 2024 and 2034?
• What are the opportunities in the active debris removal market?
• What will drive IOS market growth for the next 10 years?
• Which IOS offerings will represent the largest portion of the market?
• Which policy and regulatory challenges will affect the development of IOSs?

Who should read this report

• IOS providers
• Space agencies
• Insurance brokers and providers
• Investors and financial institutions
• Government agencies
• Satellite operators
• Satellite manufacturers
• Launch service providers
• Sub-system and component manufacturers
• Ground systems manufacturers and service providers
• Policy makers

Companies mentioned

Arianespace, Astroscale, BlackSky, Clearspace, CNES, D-Orbit, ESA, Exotrail, FCC, Impulse Space, Infinite Orbits, JAXA, MDA Space, NASA, NorthStar Earth & Space, Orbit Fab, Orbital Insight, Privateer, Scout Space, Sierra Space, SpaceLogistics, SpaceX, Starfish Space, Turion Space and USSF