Satellite-Enabled IoT

Global Satellite-Enabled IoT Market to Reach US$5.7 Billion by 2030

The global market for Satellite-Enabled IoT estimated at US$1.8 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$5.7 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 21.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Large Enterprises, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 23.1% CAGR and reach US$4.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the SMEs segment is estimated at 17.6% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$474.0 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 20.1% CAGR

The Satellite-Enabled IoT market in the U.S. is estimated at US$474.0 Million in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$875.1 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 20.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 19.7% and 18.1% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 14.4% CAGR.

Global Satellite-Enabled IoT Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

How Is Satellite-Enabled IoT Redefining Connectivity in Remote and Infrastructure-Limited Regions?
Satellite-enabled IoT (Internet of Things) is fundamentally transforming the connectivity landscape for sectors and regions where terrestrial networks remain inaccessible, unreliable, or economically unviable. Traditional cellular networks, constrained by geography and cost, often fail to provide consistent coverage in remote areas such as oceans, deserts, forests, and polar regions. Satellite-enabled IoT solves this problem by providing low-bandwidth, low-power, and globally ubiquitous connectivity, making it ideal for tracking, monitoring, and control applications in dispersed or mobile assets. This capability is increasingly vital for industries such as maritime, oil and gas, agriculture, logistics, environmental monitoring, and defense.

Unlike high-throughput satellite broadband services designed for human communication, satellite IoT networks are optimized for machine-to-machine (M2M) interactions-transmitting small packets of data at regular intervals from thousands to millions of end points. With the rise of nanosatellite constellations and cost-effective LEO infrastructure, satellite IoT is becoming more affordable and scalable. Key applications include vessel tracking, livestock monitoring, smart irrigation, pipeline surveillance, remote diagnostics, and predictive maintenance. Governments, humanitarian agencies, and industrial operators are deploying satellite-connected sensors, actuators, and telemetry devices to enable intelligent automation in areas beyond the reach of cellular infrastructure.

What Technologies and Satellite Architectures Are Powering the Rise of Satellite IoT?
The evolution of satellite-enabled IoT is being driven by innovations in small satellite platforms, narrowband communication protocols, and power-efficient edge devices. Low-earth orbit (LEO) constellations consisting of smallsats and CubeSats are leading this charge, offering reduced latency and more frequent revisit times compared to traditional GEO-based systems. These LEO networks-operated by players such as Iridium, Astrocast, Myriota, Swarm, and Lacuna Space-provide seamless low-data-rate connectivity using ultra-low-cost modems that can be embedded in a wide variety of industrial and consumer-grade devices.

On the communication protocol front, developments in MQTT-SN, LoRaWAN over satellite, and Delay Tolerant Networking (DTN) are enabling robust data transfer despite the inherent limitations of orbital dynamics and intermittent links. Edge computing and smart sensor integration further minimize bandwidth use by performing data pre-processing and compression on-site. Inter-satellite link (ISL) architectures are also being explored to extend coverage redundancy and provide end-to-end connectivity without relying solely on ground stations. Battery optimization technologies, including energy harvesting and power-aware scheduling, are enabling multi-year operation of IoT terminals in isolated regions without physical maintenance. Collectively, these innovations are shaping a highly efficient and durable satellite IoT ecosystem.

Which Applications and Global Sectors Are Driving the Adoption of Satellite IoT Solutions?
A wide range of industrial verticals are adopting satellite-enabled IoT for mission-critical operations in challenging environments. In maritime logistics, satellite IoT is used to track cargo ships, fishing vessels, and buoys, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance even in mid-ocean routes. In oil and gas, remote pipeline inspection, leak detection, and equipment telemetry are facilitated by satellite-connected sensors, minimizing downtime and enhancing safety in offshore or desert locations. Agriculture is another high-growth segment, with farmers using IoT-enabled soil moisture sensors, livestock tags, and weather stations connected via satellite to increase yield and manage resources more effectively.

Governments and civil organizations are deploying satellite IoT to enable early warning systems for natural disasters, remote environmental monitoring for climate change mitigation, and border surveillance for national security. In the logistics sector, global container tracking, fleet telematics, and cold chain monitoring are supported by satellite connectivity that offers visibility across intercontinental journeys. Humanitarian agencies rely on satellite IoT for asset tracking and resource coordination in disaster relief and refugee support operations. Regionally, North America and Europe lead in adoption, while Africa, Australia, and Southeast Asia are witnessing strong growth due to vast geographies and limited terrestrial coverage in rural and frontier areas.

What Factors Are Accelerating Market Growth for Satellite-Enabled IoT Worldwide?
The growth in the satellite-enabled IoT market is driven by several converging factors, including the falling cost of satellite launches, miniaturization of hardware, rising demand for real-time asset tracking, and global initiatives for digital inclusion. The commercialization of space through reusable launch vehicles and rideshare missions has dramatically reduced satellite deployment costs, enabling small-scale operators and startups to establish dedicated constellations. This, in turn, has broadened access to affordable IoT services across underserved industries and regions.

Public-private partnerships and governmental policy support for rural connectivity, smart agriculture, and disaster resilience are further fueling demand for satellite IoT solutions. The emergence of global standards for satellite IoT, combined with increased interoperability between terrestrial and satellite networks, is encouraging hybrid deployments that seamlessly integrate cellular and non-terrestrial networks. Investment by major telecom companies and satellite operators into IoT-focused services is accelerating product development and lowering time-to-market. Furthermore, ESG-focused corporate strategies and climate resilience planning are prompting industries to deploy satellite-connected sensors for emissions tracking, biodiversity monitoring, and responsible supply chain management. Together, these drivers are cementing satellite-enabled IoT as a core component of the next-generation digital infrastructure.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Satellite-Enabled IoT market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Source (Large Enterprises, SMEs); Service (Direct-to-Satellite Service, Satellite IoT Backhaul Service)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.

Select Competitors (Total 37 Featured) -

• Airbus
• Astrocast
• Eutelsat Communications
• Fleet Space Technologies
• FOSSA Systems
• Globalstar
• Inmarsat (now Viasat)
• Intelsat
• Iridium Communications
• Kepler Communications
• Kineis
• Lacuna Space
• Myriota
• NanoAvionics
• OQ Technology
• ORBCOMM
• Sateliot
• SES
• Skylo Technologies
• SpaceX (Starlink)

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