According to market research firm Euroconsult, an estimated total of 1,220 satellites will be launched over the next decade. That is surely good news for the launch sector. However, once this current build out cycle is completed, and with new entrants into the market, who will the launch sector fare?

The launch market is utterly crucial to the success of the global satellite industry. All satellite operators, whether they are government or commercial entities, need reliable and guaranteed access to space in order to augment and develop their capabilities and service offerings. Therefore a stable launch sector is necessary to help them to deliver to their customers.

At present, the launch market is being largely driven by communication and government satellites...(for full article, click on the above PDF)