High-Throughput Satellite Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By By Component Type (Payload, Structure, Power System, Attitude Control System, Propulsion System), By Orbit (Geostationary Orbit (GEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), Low Earth Orbit (LEO)), By Application (Broadband, Enterprise Networks, Broadcasting, Direct-to-home (DTH), Cellular backhaul, Others), By End-User (Commercial, Government and Defense, Industrial), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

High-Throughput Satellite Market Size:

The High-Throughput Satellite Market, valued at US$9.383 billion in 2030 from US$6.140 billion in 2025, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.85% through 2030. 

High Throughput Satellites (HTS) are designed to provide higher data transmission capacity than traditional satellites. HTS operates in Ka-band or Ku-band frequencies and offers a broad range of data rates. Advancements in technologies such as DVB-S2X Technology have poised the market growth of the high-throughput satellite market. DVB-S2X Technology exploits the full potential of satellite communication. It improves the spectral efficiency of the transmission and enables more data throughput with the same bandwidth.

HTS has various emerging applications in establishing high-speed internet in remote locations, more efficient bandwidth use, and reducing the overall cost of data transmission. Further, maritime and aerospace transport communication has been seamless with Satellite on the Move (SoTM).

High-Throughput Satellite Market Overview & Scope:

The High-Throughput Satellite Market is segmented by:

• Component Type: The power system segment will witness significant growth due to the technological advancements in generating and distributing power within the satellite.
• Orbit: HTS systems will play a crucial role in the emerging satellite mega-constellations in low earth orbit (LEO). This could provide gigabytes to terabytes per second data capacity worldwide. 
• Application: Enabling connectivity for devices and machines in remote regions is the major driver of the high throughput satellite market growth.
• End-user: The government and defense are the major players in the High-throughput satellite market. This technology is becoming highly important as the network can be set up in minutes with minimal training. That is a major advantage when operations require fast connectivity with minimum complexity.
• Region:  By geography, the high-throughput satellite market is segmented into North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific. 

Top Trends Shaping the High-Throughput Satellite Market:

1. The emergence of Non-geostationary orbit constellations (NGSOs)

• The Non-geostationary orbit constellations are shaping the High-throughput satellite market. The NGSO dynamism has been increasing because of the aggressive launch campaign of SpaceX’s Starlink LEO constellation. Further, the increase in supply has been accompanied by strong growth. The emergence of NGSO constellations forced HTS operators to adapt accordingly.

2. Small GEO HTS satellites

• The Small GEO HTS satellites have become a trend in recent years. The operators favor small satellites due to their lower CapEx requirements. 

High-Throughput Satellite Market: Growth Drivers vs. Challenges:

Drivers:

• Increasing defense application: Defense applications for the high throughput satellites for resilient communication systems have been expanding. In January 2023, the U.S. Army selected Viasat, Inc. as part of its Commercial Satellite High-Throughput, Low Latency Assessment (HT-LL). The Army PEO-C3T ordered Viasat’s High-Throughput Upgrade Kits, which were utilized by the Army’s HAWKEYE III LITE terminals connected to the Viasat High-Capacity Ka-band network to provide secure communications. The increasing demand for secure communication has surged the high throughput satellite usage.
• Growing demand for high-speed internet: HTS operates in Ka-band or Ku-band frequencies. Hence, it can offer data rates with broad-ranging frequencies. It can support the applications of broadband internet, cellular backhaul, government/military communication, and in-flight connectivity. Thus, increasing internet use on different devices will propel the application of HTS.

Challenges:

• Price constraints: HTS development and maintenance can be costly, including satellite construction, launch, and establishment of a ground infrastructure to support HTS operations

High-Throughput Satellite Market Regional Analysis:

• North America: North America accounts for a significant share and is expected to grow notably during the forecast period. The regional market is driven by falling capacity pricing, technological advancement, and intensifying competition.

High-Throughput Satellite Market: Competitive Landscape:

The market is fragmented, with many notable players including Airbus Group Se, Eutelsat S.A., Hughes Network Systems, LLC, Inmarsat, Intelsat, SES S.A., Thales Group, The Boeing Company, Maxar Technologies, and SpaceX., among others:

A few strategic developments related to the market:

• New Partnership: In December 2024, SES equipped the Peruvian Air Force with High-throughput Connectivity via the SES-14 Satellite. The Peruvian Air Force (PAF) started using SES’s high-throughput geostationary orbit (GEO) satellite solution. This will improve the connectivity of its Air Force bases and enhance operational capability. Further, SES would provide a turnkey solution that included delivering and installing communications hardware.
• New Launch: SES launched its latest pair of O3b mPOWER satellites into space by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in December 2024. Both satellites would join the first six O3b mPOWER spacecraft already operating at medium Earth orbit (MEO). This would be an incremental capacity to the initial O3b mPOWER constellation.
• New Agreement: In October 2024, Thaicom Public Company Limited announced that its subsidiary, Space Tech Innovation Limited (STI), signed an agreement with SpaceX to launch THAICOM-10, Thaicom’s upcoming, next-generation software-defined, high throughput satellite (SD-HTS). THAICOM-10 satellite would provide over 120 gigabits per second (Gbps) capacity. 

High-Throughput Satellite Market Scope:

Report Metric	Details
High-Throughput Satellite Market Size in 2025	US$6.140 billion
High-Throughput Satellite Market Size in 2030	US$9.383 billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 8.85%
Study Period	2020 to 2030
Historical Data	2020 to 2023
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Billion
Segmentation	Component Type Orbit Application End-User Geography
Geographical Segmentation	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in High-Throughput Satellite Market	Airbus Group SE Eutelsat S.A. Hughes Network Systems, LLC Inmarsat Intelsat
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

 

The High-Throughput Satellite Market is analyzed into the following segments:

By Component Type

• Payload
• Structure
• Power System
• Attitude Control System
• Propulsion System

By Orbit

• Geostationary Orbit (GEO)
• Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
• Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

By Application

• Broadband
• Enterprise Networks
• Broadcasting
• Direct-to-home (DTH)
• Cellular backhaul 
• Others

By End-User

• Commercial
• Government and Defense
• Industrial

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• South America
• Middle East & Africa

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities 

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations 

3.7. Strategic Recommendations 

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK 

5. HIGH-THROUGHPUT SATELLITE MARKET BY COMPONENT TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Payload

5.3. Structure

5.4. Power System

5.5. Attitude Control System

5.6. Propulsion System

6. HIGH-THROUGHPUT SATELLITE MARKET BY ORBIT

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Geostationary Orbit (GEO)

6.3. Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)

6.4. Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

7. HIGH-THROUGHPUT SATELLITE MARKET BY APPLICATION

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Broadband

7.3. Enterprise Networks

7.4. Broadcasting

7.5. Direct-to-home (DTH)

7.6. Cellular Backhaul 

7.7. Others

8. HIGH-THROUGHPUT SATELLITE MARKET BY END-USER

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Commercial

8.3. Government And Defense

8.4. Industrial

9. HIGH-THROUGHPUT SATELLITE MARKET  BY GEOGRAPHY

9.1. Introduction

9.2. North America

9.2.1. By Component Type

9.2.2. By Orbit

9.2.3. By Application

9.2.4. By End-user

9.2.4.1. USA

9.2.4.2. Canada

9.2.4.3. Mexico

9.3. South America

9.3.1. By Component Type

9.3.2. By Orbit

9.3.3. By Application

9.3.4. By End-user

9.3.5. By Country

9.3.5.1. Brazil

9.3.5.2. Rest of South America 

9.4. Europe

9.4.1. By Component Type

9.4.2. By Orbit

9.4.3. By Application

9.4.4. By End-user

9.4.5. By Country

9.4.5.1. UK 

9.4.5.2. Germany 

9.4.5.3. France 

9.4.5.4. Italy 

9.4.5.5. Rest of Europe 

9.5. Middle East and Africa

9.5.1. By Component Type

9.5.2. By Orbit

9.5.3. By Application

9.5.4. By End-user

9.5.5. By Country

9.5.5.1. Saudi Arabia 

9.5.5.2. UAE 

9.5.5.3. Rest of Middle East and Africa

9.6. Asia Pacific

9.6.1. By Component Type

9.6.2. By Orbit

9.6.3. By Application

9.6.4. By End-user

9.6.5. By Country

9.6.5.1. China 

9.6.5.2. India 

9.6.5.3. Japan 

9.6.5.4. South Korea 

9.6.5.5. Rest of Asia Pacific 

10. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

10.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

10.2. Market Share Analysis

10.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

10.4. Competitive Dashboard

11. COMPANY PROFILES

11.1. Airbus Group SE 

11.2. Eutelsat S.A. 

11.3. Hughes Network Systems, LLC 

11.4. Inmarsat 

11.5. Intelsat 

11.6. SES S.A. 

11.7. Thales Group 

11.8. The Boeing Company 

11.9. Maxar Technologies  

11.10. SpaceX 

12. APPENDIX

12.1. Currency 

12.2. Assumptions

12.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

12.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

12.5. Research Methodology 

12.6. Abbreviations 

Airbus Group SE

Eutelsat S.A.

Hughes Network Systems, LLC

Inmarsat

Intelsat

SES S.A.

Thales Group

The Boeing Company

Maxar Technologies 

SpaceX