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Why Satellites are Becoming Mainstream Infrastructure
Zaviar Haider · 26 September 2026
Once too risky for private capital — now a projected $108bn market backed by defence budgets and falling launch costs.
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Satellites move into the mainstream
- Satellites were long seen as too costly and too exposed to technology risk
- Falling costs and government demand are changing that
- The market is forecast to grow 7x: $15bn in 2025 to $108bn by 2035
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