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Satellite Launches Soar: 43,000 Expected in Next Decade

10/8/2025

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A new analysis projects over 43,000 satellites will launch in the next decade, far above today's 12,500.
The defense sector is expected to anchor the market, taking about 48% of value despite 9% of satellite volume.
SpaceX's Starlink, Amazon's Kuiper, and China's Qianfan networks would account for 66% of launches but 11% of market value.

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Story summary

A new analysis projects over 43,000 satellites will launch in the next decade, far above today's 12,500.
The defense sector is expected to anchor the market, taking about 48% of value despite 9% of satellite volume.
SpaceX's Starlink, Amazon's Kuiper, and China's Qianfan networks would account for 66% of launches but 11% of market value.