Software-Defined NTN: Architecting the Space Backbone of Unified Networks

Price: Starting at USD 4,500

Publish Date: 23 Apr 2025

Code: AN-6045

Research Type: Report

Pages: 14

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Actionable Benefits

Actionable Benefits

Understand which operators are supplying software-defined and flexible digital space networks.
Discover the challenges and opportunities for moving space to the cloud.
Identify potential partners/vendors for next-generation satellite connectivity, and software-defined and digital payloads.

Research Highlights

Research Highlights

ABI Research’s expectations for multi-domain network development and evolution over the next decade.
A detailed breakdown of the network architecture of leading digital and software-defined satellite networks.
Comprehensive insight into how the space and NTN industry is evolving as a whole.

Critical Questions Answered

Critical Questions Answered

Which satellite operators are currently deploying software-defined and flexible digital architectures?
Which satellite equipment vendors are suppling next-generation payload and bus solutions for next-generation space networks, and which vendors are expected to dominate?
What are the key challenges and opportunities for software-defined Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) and moving space networks to the cloud?

Who Should Read This?

Who Should Read This?

Satellite operators looking to better understand their competition and vendors providing flexible digital space solutions in the market.
Decision makers in telco and satellite infrastructure planning that are looking to understand the benefits of standardization and integrating flexible networking architectures.
Strategists at Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) who are looking to integrate satellite networks to unlock NTN.
Decision makers within governments and regulatory bodies who are responsible for spectrum allocation and infrastructure planning.
Planners within telco and Satellite Communications (SatCom) organizations who need to chart a path forward to meet the increasing demand for bandwidth and ubiquitous connectivity with 5G and future 6G hybrid networks.

Companies Mentioned

Amazon

AMD

Andrew Corporation

AWS

Azure

Microsoft Corporation

Red Hat, Inc.

RF Technologies

SES

SpaceX

Table of Contents

1. KEY FINDINGS

2. KEY FORECASTS

3. KEY COMPANIES AND ECOSYSTEMS

3.1. SATELLITE BUS

3.2. SATELLITE PAYLOAD

3.3. SATELLITE GROUND STATION

4. KEY NETWORK CLOUDIFICATION CONSIDERATIONS

4.1. 3GPP STANDARDIZATION?ROAD TO 6G

4.2. SATELLITE PAYLOAD

4.3. GROUND STATIONS

5. KEY CHALLENGES

6. KEY OPPORTUNITIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Companies Mentioned

Amazon
AMD
Andrew Corporation
AWS
Azure
Microsoft Corporation
Red Hat, Inc.
RF Technologies
SES
SpaceX