Description

According to the Market Statsville Group (MSG), the global aircraft laser communication system market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2022 to 2030. The market is likely to be driven by the increasing number of satellite constellations for applications such as communication, technology development, Earth observation, and remote sensing, research, and space exploration. Furthermore, the growing desire for secure and high-speed wireless communication and the rising demand for increased flexibility at a cheap cost are two significant drivers of the growth of the global aircraft laser communication system.

Laser communication in space uses free-space optical communication in space. A laser link between satellites can be used for intersatellite communication, or communication can also occur on Earth (via a ground-to-satellite or satellite-to-ground application). The larger bandwidth of laser communications over radio waves enables more data transport in less time, which is the primary benefit.

Scope of the Global Aircraft Laser Communication System Market

The study categorizes the aircraft laser communication system market based on solution, component, range, end user, and application at the regional and global levels.

By Solution (Sales, USD Million, 2017-2030)

• Space-to-Space Station
• Space-to-Ground Station

By Component (Sales, USD Million, 2017-2030)

• Optical Head
• Laser Receiver and Transmitter
• Modulators and Demodulators
• Pointing Mechanism
• Others

By Range (Sales, USD Million, 2017-2030)

• Short Range (Below 5,000 KM)
• Medium Range (5,000-35,000 KM)
• Long Range (Above 35,000 KM) 

By End User (Sales, USD Million, 2017-2030)

• Government
• Military
• Commercial

By Application (Sales, USD Million, 2017-2030)

• Technology Development
• Earth Observation and Remote Sensing
• Communication
• Surveillance and Security
• Research and Space Exploration

By Region (Sales, USD Million, 2017-2030)

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • France
  • UK
  • Spain
  • Poland
  • Russia
  • The Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Czech Republic
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Thailand
  • Singapore
  • Australia & New Zealand
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
  • Rest of South America
• The Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa
  • Northern Africa
  • Rest of MEA

Space-to-space station segment is projected to account for the largest market share, by solution

In 2021, the space-to-space station segment accounted for the largest market share in the global aircraft laser communication system market. Space-to-space communication is the most significant solution contributing to the growth of the worldwide space-based laser communication market. For purposes including communication, Earth observation, technology development, remote sensing, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, there are an increasing number of tiny satellites in larger constellations requiring inter-satellite communication links.

APAC accounts for the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Globally, APAC is estimated to hold the highest CAGR in the global aircraft laser communication system market during the forecast period. Strong domestic economic growth in growing nations like China, Malaysia, Indonesia, and India is the main driver of the region's growth. Moreover, the growing spending on military and defense forces will further drive the demand for the aircraft laser communication system market in the region.

Key Market Players in the Global Aircraft Laser Communication System Market

The global aircraft laser communication system market is highly competitive, with key industry players adopting strategies such as product development, partnerships, acquisitions, agreements, and expansion to strengthen their market positions. Most market companies focus on expanding operations across regions, augmenting their capabilities, and building strong partner relations.

Major players in the global aircraft laser communication system market are:

• AAC Clyde Space (Hyperion Technologies)
• Analytical Space Operation
• Ball Corporation
• BridgeComm
• General Atomics
• HENSOLDT
• Honeywell International
• Laser Light Communication (Halo Network)
• ODYSSEUS SPACE SA
• Thales Group

Recent Developments

• In November 2021, OneWeb and GDC Advanced Technology agreed to collaborate on developing an In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) terminal that will connect aero planes to OneWeb's satellite constellation. The terminal is based on Ball Aerospace's Electronically Steered Antenna (ESA) technology.
• In May 2021, Airbus started 'The UltraAir project', a two-year research project’s goal was to create and test a prototype terminal for onboard aircraft that would allow data to be received and transmitted using lasers blasted to and from satellites.

Key Issues Addressed

• What is the market size by various segmentation of the aircraft laser communication system by region and its respective countries?
• What are the customer buying behavior, key takeaways, and Porter's 5 forces of the aircraft laser communication system market?
• What are the key opportunities and trends for manufacturers involved in the aircraft laser communication system supply chain?
• What are the fundamental dynamics (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges) of the market?
• What and how regulations, schemes, patents, and policies are impacting the growth of the market?
• What are the upcoming technological solutions influencing market trends? How will existing companies adapt to the new change in technology?
• The market player positioning, top winning strategies by years, company product developments, and launches will be?
• How has COVID-19 impacted the demand and sales of aircraft laser communication system in the global market? Also, the expected BPS drop or rise count of the market and market predicted recovery period.
• Detailed analysis of the competitors and their latest launch, and what are the prominent startups introduced in the target market? Also, detailed company profiling of 25+ leading and prominent companies in the market.