Core satellite networks market forecast to reach $2.76 billion by 2030

The core satellite networks market is projected to grow from $2 billion in 2026 to $2.76 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company, as demand rises for broadband, defense communications and low Earth orbit constellations. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow the fastest.

Why it matters: - Core satellite networks are the backbone of satellite communications, routing data between satellites, ground stations and terrestrial networks. - The market supports broadband internet, navigation, broadcasting and defense communications. - The sector is becoming more important as operators extend coverage to remote and underserved regions.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released its Core Satellite Networks Global Market Report 2026, covering market size, trends and forecasts through 2035. - The report says the market will grow from $1.85 billion in 2025 to $2 billion in 2026. - The report forecasts the market will reach $2.76 billion by 2030. - The report puts the market's compound annual growth rate at 8.1% from 2025 to 2026 and 8.3% through 2030. - The company published a free sample report and a full market report.

The details: - Recent growth has been driven by geostationary satellite dominance, bandwidth limits, high launch costs, analog signal routing and a fragmented ground-station infrastructure. - Forecast growth is tied to the spread of low Earth orbit satellite constellations, higher demand for broadband access, more defense satellite communications, rising remote-sensing data traffic and software-defined networking in satellite networks. - The report highlights multi-orbit network integration, LEO mega-constellation development, direct-to-device satellite links, advanced beamforming and frequency reuse, and satellite broadband for aviation and maritime users as major trends. - The market analysis covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - North America held the largest market share in 2025. - Asia-Pacific is projected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

Between the lines: - The report points to a shift from legacy satellite infrastructure toward more flexible, software-driven systems. - Broadband expansion and defense demand suggest core satellite networks are moving from niche infrastructure to broader strategic communication assets. - Internet adoption data underscores the demand side: the International Telecommunication Union said about 67% of the global population, or 5.4 billion people, were internet users in 2023, up from about 64% in 2022.

What's next: - The report expects continued growth as LEO networks expand and more regions seek reliable connectivity beyond terrestrial infrastructure. - The company's 2026 market reports now include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics and future-trend analysis. - The Business Research Company is also promoting direct contact for more information through its listed regional phone numbers and email address.