Satellite Flat Panel Antenna Market Analysis
Growing demand for satellite-based communication services will spur growth in the satellite flat panel antenna market, according to a new report from BIS Research.
The market is being driven by several factors, including the rising demand for high-speed (5G/6G) wireless connectivity, increasing demand for multi-orbit antennas, and advancements in proprietary manufacturing technologies.
Antenna designs have undergone significant evolution and have found applications across diverse fields. Ongoing advancements have enhanced their performance and utility. A satellite flat panel antenna is a type of directional antenna that focuses its radio signals in a specific direction while providing a wider beam compared to traditional dish antennas. This broader beam enables the antenna to cover a larger area with its signals.
Currently, the trend toward more compact, scalable, lighter, and beamforming antennas demonstrates the industry's commitment to improving performance, efficiency, and flexibility.
Electronically steered flat panel antennas play a crucial role in maximizing satellite bandwidth efficiency and addressing weight considerations, particularly for mobility applications. In the coming decade, these antennas are expected to dominate the maritime and land-mobile sectors due to their lightweight design and simplified installation procedures.
Meanwhile, mechanically steered antennas currently maintain a competitive edge in the aeronautical industry, benefitting from their early market presence and meeting the stringent performance requirements specific to this sector.
The deployment of satellite mega-constellations and the potential to provide global broadband coverage in remote areas have a positive impact on the global satellite flat panel antenna market. Several organizations, research institutes, and government agencies are working to introduce newer technologies into the global satellite flat panel antenna market.
Satellite Flat Panel Antenna Market Drivers
In recent years, the market has registered an exponential surge in demand from the defense and government industry, with high demands for secure communications, surveillance, reconnaissance, and intelligence gathering.
Additionally, the significant growth in the coming years will likely be driven by the emergence of satellite mega-constellations deployed by prominent companies such as OneWeb, SpaceX, and Amazon's Project Kuiper. They focus on deploying thousands of satellites into orbit, creating a network that enables global connectivity.
The market is led by the defense and government industry, with a 25.19% share in 2023. Satellite flat panel antennas find applications in the military/defense sectors, catering to the needs of reliable connectivity over long distances without signal interruptions or losses.
The advancements in satellite technology, coupled with the beamforming capabilities of these antennas, are propelling the demand for flat panel antennae. It is expected that the sales of satellite flat panel antennas will continue the same trend in the coming years and contribute significantly to the growth of the global satellite flat panel antenna market during the forecast period.
The market is expected to be dominated by flat panel antenna for satellite communication (Satcom) in 2023, with a 53.46% share in terms of revenue. The growing demand for high-speed broadband connectivity and reliable communication services is driving the adoption of flat panel antennas in satellite communication.
(Source: ResearchandMarkets news release. Image from file, infographic provided)