Space Technologies & Innovation Research Service

ABI Research’s Space Technologies & Innovation Research Service delivers end-to-end insight across satellite networks, in-space services, demand signals, and emerging markets—empowering operators, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and enterprise users to optimize strategy, deployment, and growth.

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Space Technologies & Innovation Coverage Areas

ABI Research’s Space Technologies & Innovation Research Service provides comprehensive intelligence spanning satellite communications (Internet of Things (IoT), Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), Direct-to-Cellular (D2C)/Direct-to-Device (D2D), broadband), user terminals, Earth Observation (EO), launch systems, the in-space economy, and emerging in-orbit infrastructure.

The service combines deep supply-side tracking—including subscriptions, terminals, Average Revenue per User (ARPU), operator performance, orbit comparisons, and frequency band segmentation—with expanding demand-side research across maritime, aviation, supply chain, agriculture, mining, telecommunications, and the low-altitude economy. Deliverables include biannual datasets, technology assessments, in-space application reports, and rapid-turnaround research on trending topics. This service equips operators, enterprise buyers, OEMs, satellite providers, and ecosystem newcomers with the strategic insight needed to drive adoption, monetization, and competitive differentiation.

Satellite Networks & Connectivity

Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) network analysis
IoT, NTN, and D2C connectivity
Broadband deployments & subscriptions
Backhaul, land mobile, land fixed
User terminal shipments & segmentation

Demand-Side Research & Market Signals

Low-altitude economy
Maritime
Supply chain
Aviation & In-Flight Communications (IFC)
Agriculture
Mining

Earth Observation & Remote Sensing

Geospatial datasets
EO revenue & users

In-Space Applications & Services (ISS clusters)

In-orbit servicing: refueling, repair, debris removal
Autonomous operations & Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In-space manufacturing (materials, biomanufacturing, 3D printing)
Space-based energy, power beaming, thermal systems
Data & compute in-orbit
Laser and Radio Frequency (RF) inter-satellite links
Space domain awareness & surveillance
Orbital transport, Orbital Transport Vehicles (OTVs), cis-lunar logistics
Resource extraction & In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU)
Human-rated systems, habitats, and commercial stations

Launch Systems & Constellation Tracking

Constellation deployments
Launch activity (annual updates)

Space Technologies & Innovation Research Powers Technology Innovation & Implementation

For Innovators

ABI Research empowers satellite operators, telcos, OEMs, chipset vendors, and emerging space companies by delivering deep supply and demand-side visibility into deployments, terminals, frequency bands, orbit dynamics, and connection revenue. Through biannual datasets and specialized research on D2C/D2D, IoT, NTN, broadband, space infrastructure, and market vertical demand, we help technology providers benchmark performance, prioritize investment, refine product roadmaps, quantify ARPU opportunities, and understand competitive constellation behavior. Rapid-turnaround in-space services and emerging tech reports further help providers capitalize on emerging domains such as optical interlinks, in-orbit compute, autonomous operations, and space-manufacturing.

For Implementers

We support integrators, enterprise adopters, and vertical-market implementers by quantifying buyer criteria, spend expectations, use cases, and operational requirements across fast-growing segments such as maritime, aviation, agriculture, mining, logistics, and the low-altitude economy. Demand-side research clarifies which service levels, coverage models, terminal capabilities, and monetization structures best fit operational needs. Implementers gain guidance on interoperability, deployment feasibility, ARPU expectations, service differentiation, and long-term migration to NTN or hybrid networks—helping them build resilient, high-ROI connectivity strategies. We suppport space tech startups through building investor, partner, and customer networks.

Our Space Technologies & Innovation Research Helps Solve Real Business Challenges For Key Stakeholders

What challenges can we help you solve?

Understand the potential impact of the evolving space sector

Make strategic technology investments for asymmetric advantage

Formulate strategies to counter space-based threats

Understand trends impacting the aerospace value chain

What key questions can we help you answer?

What space projects and technologies are worth funding?

What are the capabilities of adversaries?

What are the potential outcomes for specific technologies and the sector?

What trends are emerging from multilateral policy and geopolitical or economic blocs around space?

What challenges can we help you solve?

Understand satellite network deployment, terminal, handset, and payload outlooks

Understand demand trends for new space technologies

Identify high-growth opportunities across legacy and new space markets

What key questions can we help you answer?

What is the market outlook for networks or hardware supporting specific standards?

Which regions will see the most growth for these technologies and services?

What is the outlook for satellite communications, PNT, and other space-based services?

What are the growing technology needs of different market verticals?

What challenges can we help you solve?

Provide market visibility on downstream customers

Understand trends impacting customers

Track what competitors are doing to gain advantage

What key questions can we help you answer?

What are the requirements of downstream customers in a vertical?

What technology trends are shaping a particular industry?

What is the addressable market for the satellite industry?

What challenges can we help you solve?

Help lock in investment for the company

Provide high-quality pitch decks and forecasts

Build partner networks and facilitate meetings through event support

Be strategic with partners to grow the business

What key questions can we help you answer?

What does the outlook for our technology segment look like?

What is the TAM and Serviceable Available Market (SAM) for our technology?

Who are the key players and what is the competition doing?

How can products and services be better positioned to maximize competitive edge?

What challenges can we help you solve?

Provide expert, comprehensive visibility into the space technology market

Help determine effective strategies and partners for building a space or satellite business

Understand next-generation space technologies impacting the business

What key questions can we help you answer?

Which satellite operators should we partner with?

Who will be the technology winners and losers given recent developments?

What does the space tech market look like beyond connectivity?

Meet The Analysts You'll Work With

ABI Research's team of analysts publish groundbreaking research often years before other tech advisory firms, empowering our clients to stay ahead of their markets and their competitors.

Ben Chan

Industry Analyst

Stuart Carlaw

Chief Research Officer

Andrew Cavalier

Principal Analyst

Matthias Foo

Principal Analyst

Leo Gergs

Principal Analyst

Rachel Kong

Industry Analyst

Dimitris Mavrakis

Senior Research Director

Michela Menting

Senior Research Director

Jamie Moss

Research Director

James Prestwood

Senior Analyst

Malik Saadi

Vice President

Jake Saunders

Vice President

Phil Sealy

Research Director

Dan Shey

Vice President

Tancred Taylor

Principal Analyst