Persistent Earth-Observation/GIS Analytics and Broadband Connectivity for Remote Locations to Dominate the 2015-2020 Timeline
28-Sep-2015
Global
Market Research
9AB0-00-21-00-00
AE00149-GL-MR_00149
This market insight covers the small-satellite market from an Earth-imaging standpoint. It touches on the research and commercial versions of small-satellite technology. Other domains such as in-orbit debris mitigation and satellite-based internet services have also been covered. The study attempts to identify the differentiating factors and success factors, and estimates the revenue for the small-satellite imaging market. The small-satellite launch forecast for 2015-2020 has also been provided. The study ends with key pointers for capitalizing on this growing market that can benefit suppliers and service providers in the small-satellite imaging market.
Small Satellites—Conventions and Current Status
Key Findings
Small-Satellite Market—Key Differentiators
Small-Satellite Missions—Pros & Cons
Cubesats in Interplanetary Mission
Cubesat for Remote Sensing on Moon
Cubesats for Testing Inter-Satellite Communication (ESA)
Inter-Satellite Communication Link for Micro-Sats (DARPA)
High-Resolution Sensor in a Small-Satellite Platform
Small-Satellite Research Efforts—Future Implications
Market Overview—Uniting Themes and Success Factors
Market Overview—Uniting Themes and Success Factors (continued)
PlanetiQ
Spire Global Inc.
Planet Labs Inc.
Urthecast Corp.
Skybox Imaging Inc.
BlackSky Global
Twenty First Century Aerospace Technology (21AT)
GeoOptics Inc.
OmniEarth Inc.
Astroscale Pte. Ltd
OneWeb Ltd.
Key Trends of Evolving Small-Satellite-Based Services
Small-Satellite Launch Forecast
Commercial Imagery Small-Sat Launch Forecast
Small-Satellite Launch Forecast Discussion
Small-Satellites Imaging Market—Partial Revenue Forecast
Satellite Imaging Market—Revenue Forecast
Small-Satellite Imaging Market—Revenue Forecast
Small-Satellite Imaging Market—Revenue Forecast Discussion
Small-Satellite Imaging Market—Winners and Success Factors
Key Pointers for Capitalizing on the Fast Growing Market
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