The Market for Military Satellites

摘要

Global militaries rely on satellites to provide communications, reconnaissance information, and navigation and weather data, plus other services. This need for satellite capabilities has led to large space budgets, especially in the United States. However, military space spending behaviors are beginning to change. Going forward, militaries will be much more disciplined in how they spend money on satellite programs. They will balance the need for advanced and capable systems with the need for more rapid deployment. In addition, satellite needs will be balanced against the need for other equipment, especially cyber defense systems.