Economy
Commercial Space Products and Services
2017 – Satellite Television – Snapshot
Direct broadcast satellites distribute television and radio signals from geostationary satellites to small dish antennas and satellite receivers on the ground. Based on estimates from . . .
2017 – Satellite Radio – Snapshot
Like satellite television, satellite radio also faces competition from over-the-air and internet-based providers. Despite this, SiriusXM Radio continued to . . .
2017 – Commercial Space Products and Services – Snapshot
In 2017, commercial space products and services generated $211.45 billion in revenues, 7.3% more than 2016. This category focuses on . . .
2016 – Satellite Television – Snapshot
Satellites in geostationary orbit are capable of broadcasting signals over very large areas, making them ideal for distribution of television and radio signals around the world. Satellite…
2016 – Earth Observation – Snapshot
The commercial remote sensing industry was estimated at $## billion in 2016, up ##% from $## billion in 2015. Market research firm Northern Sky Research expects the sector to generate an aggregate $## billion over the decade leading up to 2025. Much of this growth…
2016 – Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Services – Snapshot
The geolocation and navigation sector makes up the largest portion of commercial space products and services, with estimated 2016 revenues of €## billion (US$## billion), according the European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency (GSA). As calculated in…
2016 – Satellite Communications – Snapshot
Communications satellites have traditionally been divided into two types: fixed satellite services (FSS) and mobile satellite services (MSS).
2016 – Satellite Radio – Snapshot
While multiple satellite radio companies have been started over the past decade, the only one currently operating is Sirius XM, based in the United States. Sirius XM had $## billion in revenue in…
2016 – Commercial Space Products and Services – Snapshot
The Commercial Space Products and Services section captures the sale of products and services enabled by space assets – such as telecommunications and broadcasting; positioning, navigation, and timing; and Earth observation. This sector increased ##% from $## billion in 2016 to $## billion in 2017.
2015 – Satellite Radio
While multiple satellite radio companies have been started over the past decade, the only one currently operating is Sirius XM, based in the United States. Sirius XM had $4.57 billion in revenue in 2015.