Optical satellite communications: strategies for terminal manufacturers
06 March 2025 | Research
Prachi Kawade | Dafni Christodoulopoulou
Strategy report | PPTX and PDF (21 slides); Excel | Space Infrastructure
This report analyses the challenges faced by equipment manufacturers in the optical satellite communications (satcom) market and explores potential solutions for how they can meet the market demand and retain or increase their market share. It also provides sizing information for the optical communication terminal (OCT) manufacturing market in terms of the number of units and revenue generated.
Questions answered in this report
- Which applications are driving the demand for space-based laser communication?
- Which trends are driving the growth of the OCT market?
- What are the associated market opportunities and challenges?
- What is the projected addressable market for OCTs between 2024 and 2034 and when is the growth expected?
- What strategies should OCT manufacturers implement to strengthen their market position?
- Which strategic partnerships should OCT manufacturers consider?
Authors

Prachi Kawade
Senior Analyst, expert in space and satellite
Dafni Christodoulopoulou
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