NGSO systems drive explosive growth as satellite connectivity becomes mission-critical for modern defense operations

Paris, France [October, 2025] – Novaspace has released the first edition of its Satellite Communications for Defense and Security report, highlighting the dramatic transformation underway in military satcom markets globally as NGSO services become the backbone of sector growth. NGSO service revenues are positioned to see a 25%+ CAGR through the decade, reaching $8.1 billion by 2034.

In 2024, government activity (excluding Russia and China) generated a combined satcom demand of approximately 300 Gbps, split between 250 Gbps in commercial bands and over 50 Gbps in military bands. This demand was supported by both GEO and NGSO systems, with total commercial service revenues

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