Novaspace’s analysis projects that the number of satellites dedicated to Earth observation will surpass 6,500 by the mid‑2030s.
This growth is expected to generate approximately $155.9 billion in manufacturing revenue, largely driven by government procurement.
Countries are expanding their sovereign intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, boosting demand for high‑resolution EO systems.
Industry observers interpret the trend as a signal that both commercial and public entities are increasing investments in satellite‑based data infrastructure.