Satellite-based EO Market in the US 2016-2020

Overview of the satellite-based earth observation (EO) market in the US

Technavio’s market research analyst predicts the satellite-based EO market in the US to grow at a CAGR of more than 9% between by 2020. EO satellites are used to access data and satellite images about civil construction, weather forecast, climate, disasters, agriculture, and biodiversity. It is expected that more than 350 EO satellites will be positioned in the orbit between by 2022 due to the increasing applications of these satellites across various sectors. The growing requirements of EO satellites in remote sensing and meteorology across diverse industries such as mining, oil and gas, defense and intelligence, agriculture, and forestry will result in the augmented demand for these satellites during the forecast period.

The increasing use of nanosatellites and microsatellites is the key driver for the growth of this market. The rising demand for hyperspectral imaging systems and improved computational and communication systems has propelled several satellite providers such as Planet Labs and Terra Bella to launch nanosatellites and microsatellites into space. These small satellites are used in navigation and mapping applications for precise tracking and spotting. Owing to their small size, low costs, and better imaging coverage, many countries are launching these satellites, which will bolster their demand in the coming years.

Segmentation by vertical and analysis of the satellite-based EO market in the US

• Defense
• Weather forecast and meteorological application
• LBS
• Energy
• Agriculture
• Mining and oil and gas
• Insurance

The defense sector is the largest revenue contributing segment in the market and occupied around 36% of the overall market revenue in 2015. Much of this segment’s growth comes from the increase in the US’ government spending on space programs and surging demand for EO imagery.  The rise in demand for data and value-added service (VAS) from the emerging economies will aid to this segment’s growth during the predicted period.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

It is a moderately competitive market with the presence of very few suppliers. Most EO applications are dominated by government agencies such as NASA, who prefer to have a long-term partnership with the vendors. Competition in this market is expected to intensify during the forecast period because of the growing demand for satellite-based data and VAS. Also, the market will witness several players entering into the data and VAS segments.

Key vendors in the market are -

• Airbus
• DigitalGlobe
• MDA
• Planet Labs

The other prominent vendors in the satellite-based EO market in the US are BlackBridge Group (Planet Labs), BlackSky Global, GeoOptics, Geosys, PlanetiQ, Satellogic, and Spire Global.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2020?
• What are the key factors driving the satellite-based EO market in the US?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the satellite-based EO market in the US?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the satellite-based EO market in the US?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the satellite-based EO market in the US?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of the US region.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the satellite-based EO market in the US?

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Satellites transmit information and data in the form of images, which are then collected for further analysis. This information can be used to monitor and predict weather changes, oil and mineral deposits, disasters and natural calamities, availability of water sources, and climatic patterns. Satellite-based earth observation includes the process of gathering vital information pertaining to the Earth's system through remote sensing satellites. It is extensively utilized across verticals like defense and intelligence, weather, agriculture, natural resources, engineering and construction, media and entertainment, and tourism.

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