Satellite Remote Sensing: Market Research Report

December 2018 | 198 pages | ID: S7B458023A2EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Satellite Remote Sensing in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024.

Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 45 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Airbus Defence and Space
• Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.
• Boeing Company
• ImageSat International N.V
• Maxar Technologies Ltd.
• Mitsubishi Electric Group

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

A Prelude
Growing Emphasis on Earth Observation Drives Demand for Satellite Remote Sensing Services
Emergence of Small Satellites to Redefine Market Dynamics
Select Conventional Satellites Vs. Micro Satellites: A Comparative Analysis
Startups Take a Keen Interest in Satellite Constellations
Technology Advancements Fuel Market Growth
Advanced Satellites to Perform Daily Revisits
Positive Momentum in Satellite Services Sector Lends Platform for Market Growth

Table 1. Global Satellite Services Market (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Service Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. Global Satellite Sector by Market Segment (2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Market Outlook

2. COMPETITIVE SCENARIO

Leading Players
Market Leaders Sense Brewing Competition from New Breed of Micro Satellite Companies
Stiff Competition from Airborne Platforms Continue to Trouble Satellite Imagery Vendors
Market Witnesses Surge in M&A Activity
Select M&A Deals in the Satellite Remote Sensing Market (2013-2017)

3. KEY END-USE SECTORS & APPLICATION TRENDS

High Resolution Satellite Imaging Enables in-depth Tapping of Data
Big Data Results in Demand for Advanced Software Solutions
Government Sector: The Core End-User of Satellite Remote Sensing Services
Private Sector Investments on Satellite Imagery Continue to Rise
Oil & Gas Sector Relies on Satellite Remote Sensing for Myriad Requirements
Satellite Remote Sensing Makes Steady Progress in the Mining Sector
Mineral Exploration Made Easy with Satellite Remote Sensing
Gold: A Widely Explored Mineral with Satellite Imagery
Utilities & Gas Distribution Agencies Prioritize Satellite Imagery for Pipeline Corridor Planning
Rising Focus on Insurance GIS in the Insurance Sector Bodes Well for Market Growth
Satellite Remote Sensing Emerges as a Viable Platform for Sustainable Agriculture
Satellite Platforms Come to Fore in Precision Farming
Satellite Remote Sensing Gains Precedence in Marine Applications
Ports & Shipping Companies Leverage Satellite Imagery for Maritime Monitoring
Satellite Remote Sensing for Effective Biodiversity Management Programs
Natural Resources Monitoring Made Convenient with Satellite Imagery
Advancements in Remote Sensing Technologies for Biodiversity Monitoring
Weather Monitoring & Forecasting: The Most Important Downstream Vertical for Satellite Remote Sensing
Satellite Platforms for Weather Monitoring & Forecasting: An Overview
Satellites Extend their Proficiency in Monitoring Synoptic Weather Systems
Satellites Easily Predict & Forecast Tropical Cyclones
Satellite Imagery Simplifies Flood Disaster Management
Quicker Earthquake Response through Satellite Imagery
Satellite Remote Sensing to Help Evade Famine Impact
Volcanic Zone Identification with Satellite Remote Sensing

4. REMOTE SENSING – A CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW

Remote Sensing: A Brief Introduction
Technology Platforms for Remote Sensing
Airborne Platforms
Spaceborne Platforms
Satellite Remote Sensing: An Overview
Types of Sensors for Satellite Remote Sensing
Optical Sensors
Microwave Sensors
Active Sensors
Passive Sensors
Infrared Sensors
Spatial Resolution in Satellite Imagery
Low Resolution
Low Resolution Platforms for Satellite Remote Sensing
Medium Resolution
Medium Resolution Platforms for Satellite Remote Sensing
High Resolution
High Resolution Platforms for Satellite Remote Sensing
Very High Resolution
Very High Resolution Platforms for Satellite Remote Sensing
Applications
Agricultural & Soil Studies
Natural Resources Monitoring & Conservation
Cartography
Geology & Mineral Resources Mapping
Meteorology & Oceanic Studies
Land Management & Development Programs
Rural & Urban Development
Disaster Management Support

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

FIMI to Acquire Major Stake in ImageSat Internation
MDA Acquires DigitalGlobe,
Oroco Resource Enters into Mineral Exploration Agreement with Auracle Geospatial Science
Planet Lab Acquires Terra Bella
Bird. i Signs Partnership Agreement with DigitalGlobe
Maxtech Enters into Agreement with Auracle Geospatial to Conduct Enhanced Remote Sensing Targeting Manganese in Brazil
Hera Systems Signs NRSAA with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Ames Research Center
Planet Labs to Acquire Geospatial Businesses of BlackBridge Corp
Planet Labs Secures Funding for Micro Satellites
DigitalGlobe Decommissions QuickBird II Satellite
Canadian Space Agency Joins ESA’s Sentinel Programme
UrtheCast Unveils Full-color HD videos of the Planet Earth
UrtheCast to Deploy a Constellation of Satellites Equipped with Optical and SAR Payload
UrtheCast Inaugurates its Second Office Facility in Vancouver
UrtheCast Acquires Deimos
ESA Launches Sentinel-2A Satellite
UK Space Agency Teams Up with ESA
ISRO Secures Contract from Google to Launch Skybox Imaging Satellite
Australian CSIRO National Research Organisation Teams Up with ESA

6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

Airbus Defence and Space (France)
Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. (USA)
Boeing Company (USA)
ImageSat International N. V. (Israel)
Maxar Technologies Ltd. (USA)
Mitsubishi Electric Group (Japan)
Orbital ATK (USA)
Planet Labs, Inc. (USA)
Satellite Imaging Corporation (SIC) (USA)
Thales Group (France)
UrtheCast (Canada)

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 3. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Remote Sensing Services by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. World Historic Review for Satellite Remote Sensing Services by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. World 14-Year Perspective for Satellite Remote Sensing Services by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2017, and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Rise in Use of Geospatial Data Creates Significant Opportunities
Private Sector Investments on Satellite Imagery Continue to Rise
US Insurers Aim to Rely on Satellite Imagery for Claims Processing
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 6. US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. US Historic Review for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 8. Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. Canadian Historic Review for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Market Participants See Increased Competition from Aircraft Imagery Providers
Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 10. Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. Japanese Historic Review for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Europe’s Copernicus Programme Raises the Bar for Satellite Remote Sensing
B. Market Analytics

Table 12. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Remote Sensing Services by Region/Country - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. European Historic Review for Satellite Remote Sensing Services by Region/Country - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. European 14-Year Perspective for Satellite Remote Sensing Services by Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011, 2017, and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A. FRANCE

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Strategic Corporate Development
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 15. French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. French Historic Review for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B. GERMANY

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 17. German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. German Historic Review for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C. ITALY

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 19. Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. Italian Historic Review for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 21. UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. UK Historic Review for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4E. SPAIN

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
B. Market Analytics

Table 23. Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. Spanish Historic Review for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4F. REST OF EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Russia: A Small but Potential Market
B. Market Analytics

Table 25. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Government Agencies: Prime Revenue Contributors for Satellite Imagery
China
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 27. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. LATIN AMERICA

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics

Table 29. Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. Latin American Historic Review for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. REST OF WORLD

A. Market Analysis
Outlook
Satellite Imagery Vendors Eye Opportunities in the Middle East Oil & Gas Sector
Corporate Development
Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 31. Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. Rest of World Historic Review for Satellite Remote Sensing Services Market Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 45 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 49)
The United States (12)
Canada (4)
Japan (4)
Europe (13)
  France (3)
  Germany (2)
  The United Kingdom (3)
  Spain (2)
  Rest of Europe (3)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (11)
Middle East (3)
Latin America (1)
Africa (1)