This chapter focuses on trends that are directly being set or accelerated by the growing importance of small satellites, and on trends that are reshaping the space industry or disrupting sectors. It describes the major themes that are shaping the future of the space industry and analyses the trends created by the growing presence of small satellites. These themes are impacting every segment of the space framework and make huge economic impacts. The chapter highlights sustainable trends that are long‐lasting and will have global impacts. When it comes to small satellites, four megatrends can be identified. These trends are not only opening new commercial opportunities around small satellites but also they are significantly impacting the whole space value chain, challenging existing players and models. They are reshaping, over time, the whole industry and will accelerate the transformation of the market.
III‐3b
Economics and the Future
Nanosatellites ; 621-633
2020-05-11
13 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch