United Kingdom Satellite Communications Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Ground Equipment and Services), By Platform (Portable, Land, Maritime, and Airborne), and United Kingdom Satellite Communications Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Satellite Communications Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Satellite Communications Market Size Was Estimated at USD 3.42 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 8.55% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Satellite Communications Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 8.43 Billion by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United Kingdom Satellite Communications Market is anticipated to reach USD 8.43 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 8.55% from 2025 to 2035. The expanding rural region coverage, growing demands for government and military communication, growing need for high-speed connectivity, and developments in satellite technology, such as the deployment of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and affordable launch alternatives.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom satellite communications market refers to the industry involved in using satellites to send and receive data for a variety of purposes, including remote sensing, military operations, internet access, television transmission, and navigation. By offering dependable, long-range, and high-capacity means of communication, it serves both commercial and governmental demands, especially in places with limited or nonexistent terrestrial infrastructure. Increasing investments in space technology, expansion of smart cities and IoT applications, and growing need for connection in rural and isolated locations. Along with the rise in commercial satellite launches and LEO satellite constellations, the government's encouragement of space innovation presents new opportunities for disaster relief, broadband expansion, and improved communication services in a variety of industries, including aviation, maritime, and defense. The development of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations for AI-powered signal optimization, smaller, more energy-efficient ground terminals, and faster, low-latency internet. Improved connectivity, real-time data transfer, and support for cutting-edge technologies like remote monitoring and autonomous systems are made available by these developments.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom satellite communications market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom satellite communications market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom satellite communications market.

Driving Factors

The increasing need for dependable, immediate connectivity in isolated and rural areas with little access to traditional infrastructure. The market is expanding as a result of the growing use of satellite-based solutions in disaster management, aviation, maritime, and defense. The industry is further driven by government programs and investments in communication and space technology, as well as growing demands for mobile connection and broadband internet from businesses and consumers. Technological innovations that improve service quality and affordability include high-throughput satellites (HTS), smaller components, and economical satellite launches. Collectively, these elements support the satellite communications ecosystem's explosive growth and modernization.

Restraining Factors

The limited spectrum availability, complicated regulatory restrictions, and hefty initial investment expenses. Performance can be impacted by latency problems and weather-related disturbances, particularly in geostationary systems. The broad use of satellite-based systems is also hampered by competition from fiber-optic infrastructure and terrestrial networks.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom satellite communications market share is classified into type and platform.

• The services segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom satellite communications market is segmented by type into ground equipment and services. Among these, the services segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segment growth can be attributed increasing spending on 5G infrastructure, antennas, and satellite terminals.  Demand for high-speed connectivity and data capacity has been driven by the UK's growth of ground stations, and additionally by the expansion of satellite IoT and mobility networks.

• The airborne segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom satellite communications market is segmented by platform into portable, land, maritime, and airborne. Among these, the airborne segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is because of the developments in satellite-based internet for aviation and the growing need for in-flight connectivity. While the defense industry depends on real-time communications, airlines want to improve passenger experiences, which encourages the use of satellite technologies in airborne platforms.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the united kingdom satellite communications market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL)
• L3Harris Technologies Inc ViaSat Inc
• Peak Communications Ltd
• Avanti Communications
• Earth-I
• Tariam
• Isotropic Systems
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In January 2024, Amazon launched its satellite broadband service in the UK under Project Kuiper. The initiative provided high-speed internet to underserved areas and competed with existing services like Starlink.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom satellite communications market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Satellite Communications Market, By Type

• Ground Equipment
• Services

United Kingdom Satellite Communications Market, By Platform

• Portable
• Land
• Maritime
• Airborne