超低軌道（VLEO）衛星市場　2026-2031年

Juniper Researchの「超低軌道（VLEO）衛星市場　2026-2031年 – VLEO Satellite Market: 2026-2031」は世界の宇宙経済において最も急速に拡大している市場の一つである超低軌道（VLEO）衛星について、包括的な分析を提供します。本調査は、衛星事業者、製造業者、打ち上げサービスプロバイダー、政府機関、防衛関連組織、通信事業者、および技術ベンダーが、VLEO市場における技術開発、競争環境、ビジネスチャンス、そして将来の成長性を理解するのに役立ちます。

本調査レポートは、戦略やトレンドに関する包括的なレポートと、複数の地域・国にわたるVLEO市場規模の予測データを組み合わせたものです。さらに、VLEOエコシステムの未来を形作る15の組織を独自に評価した「Juniper Research Future Leaders Index（将来のリーダー企業指標）」も収録しています。

本調査では、商業、民間、政府、軍事といった各分野における機会を評価し、地球観測、通信、環境監視、防衛、科学研究、宇宙空間での製造など、主要なユースケースを検証しています。また、大気抵抗、推進技術、打ち上げの経済性、宇宙機の耐久性、軌道上の持続可能性など、市場の成長に影響を与える主要な課題についても分析を行っています。

当レポートの主な特徴

• 市場の動向：VLEO（超低軌道）市場を形成する技術的、商業的、規制的、および投資に関するトレンドを詳細に分析。地球観測、通信、防衛、環境監視、科学研究、宇宙空間での製造などの分野における新たな機会を探ると同時に、大気抵抗、推進技術、打ち上げコスト、軌道の持続可能性、長期的な商業的実現可能性に伴う課題を評価。また68カ国を対象に、市場の準備状況や成長の可能性についても評価。
• 重要ポイントと戦略的提言：VLEO市場の今後の発展に影響を与える最も重要な機会と課題に関する包括的な分析。この新興市場での事業機会の獲得を目指す衛星事業者、製造業者、打ち上げサービスプロバイダー、技術ベンダー、投資家に対する戦略的提言。
• 業界のベンチマーク予測：世界のVLEO（超低軌道）市場の発展を網羅する包括的な予測データ。年間の衛星打ち上げ数、平均打ち上げコスト、VLEO衛星打ち上げへの年間および累積投資額を含む。更に下記主要なエンドユーザーセグメントにおける展開状況も含む。
  • 商業
  • 民間
  • 政府
  • 軍事
• Juniper Research 「Future Leaders Index（将来のリーダー企業指数）」：VLEO（超低軌道）市場向けの技術や能力を開発する主要15社を対象とした独立評価。各社の現在の能力と将来の競争力を評価。
  • 調査対象企業
    • Airbus Defence and Space
    • Albedo
    • BAE Systems
    • Blue Canyon Technologies
    • Boeing
    • Cspace Intelligent Technology
    • EOI Space
    • GomSpace
    • L3Harris Technologies
    • Lockheed Martin
    • OHB SE
    • Redwire
    • Space Forge
    • Thales Alenia Space
    • Tyvak International

Overview

Our Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) Satellite Market research suite provides comprehensive analysis of one of the fastest-emerging markets within the global space economy. It enables satellite operators, manufacturers, launch providers, government agencies, defence organisations, telecommunication providers, and technology vendors to understand the technological developments, competitive landscape, commercial opportunities, and future growth of the VLEO market.

The research suite combines a comprehensive strategy and trends document with extensive forecast data sizing the VLEO market across multiple regions and countries. It also features the Juniper Research Future Leaders Index; providing an independent assessment of 15 organisations shaping the future of the VLEO ecosystem.

The research evaluates opportunities across commercial, civil, government, and military applications; examining key use cases including Earth observation, telecommunications, environmental monitoring, defence, scientific research, and in-space manufacturing. It also assesses the principal challenges affecting market growth, including atmospheric drag, propulsion technologies, launch economics, spacecraft durability, and orbital sustainability.

Collectively, these elements provide stakeholders with a critical tool for understanding this rapidly evolving market, and identifying future commercial and investment opportunities across the VLEO ecosystem.

All report content is delivered in the English language.

Key Features

• Market Dynamics: Detailed analysis of the technological, commercial, regulatory, and investment trends shaping the VLEO market. The research explores emerging opportunities across Earth observation, telecommunications, defence, environmental monitoring, scientific research, and in-space manufacturing, whilst assessing the challenges associated with atmospheric drag, propulsion technologies, launch costs, orbital sustainability, and long-term commercial viability. It also evaluates market readiness and growth potential across 68 countries.
• Key Takeaways & Strategic Recommendations: Comprehensive analysis of the most significant opportunities and challenges influencing the future development of the VLEO market; supported by strategic recommendations for satellite operators, manufacturers, launch providers, technology vendors, and investors seeking to capitalise on this emerging market.
• Benchmark Industry Forecasts: Comprehensive forecast data covering the development of the global VLEO market, including annual satellite launches, average launch costs, annual and cumulative investment into VLEO satellite launches, and deployments across four key end-user segments:
  • Commercial
  • Civil
  • Government
  • Military
• Juniper Research Future Leaders Index: Independent assessment of 15 leading organisations developing technologies and capabilities for the VLEO market; evaluating both their current capability and future capacity to compete.
  The Future Leaders Index features:
  • Airbus Defence and Space
  • Albedo
  • BAE Systems
  • Blue Canyon Technologies
  • Boeing
  • Cspace Intelligent Technology
  • EOI Space
  • GomSpace
  • L3Harris Technologies
  • Lockheed Martin
  • OHB SE
  • Redwire
  • Space Forge
  • Thales Alenia Space
  • Tyvak International

Research Deliverables

Market Data & Forecasts

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プレスリリース

VLEO Satellites: Global Investment to Near $10 Billion by 2031; Driven by Falling Launch Costs

Hampshire, UK – 28th July 2026: A new study by global tech strategists Juniper Research has found that global investment in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellites will reach nearly $10 billion by 2031; rising from $5.2 billion in 2026.

This growth of almost 100% will be driven by:

• Expanding commercial interest in launching next-generation VLEO satellite constellations
• Increasing demand for low-latency connectivity and high-resolution Earth observation
• Advances in propulsion, onboard computing, and materials that improve the commercial viability of VLEO missions.

The research found that these three factors are driving down average launch costs and reshaping the commercial outlook for VLEO satellites. As governments and companies increasingly invest in next-generation satellite capabilities, VLEO will become one of the fastest-growing segments within the global space economy.

Earth Observation to Fuel VLEO Market Growth

The report identified Earth observation as the primary driver of VLEO satellite investment throughout the forecast period. Operating below 450km enables satellites to capture higher-resolution imagery, and deliver lower latency than conventional low Earth orbit systems. By operating closer to Earth, VLEO satellites can achieve comparable imaging performance using smaller, lower-cost payloads; improving mission economics and making Earth observation applications commercially viable across different use cases.

However, the research found that sustained commercial success depends on overcoming increased atmospheric drag in lower orbits, which shortens satellite lifespans. VLEO vendors must solve this challenge by using advanced materials and developing more-effective propulsion systems. The VLEO vendors that solve these challenges first will gain a significant advantage; making now the right time to invest.

The new market research suite offers the most comprehensive assessment of the VLEO satellite market to date; providing analysis and forecasts of over 5,500 datapoints across 68 countries over six years. It includes a ‘Future Leaders Index’ and an examination of future market opportunities.

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