The Journal of Space Commerce

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The Satellite Industry Consolidation Wave

Strategic M&A Reshaping the Space Economy

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Mike Turner
Sep 29, 2025
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The satellite industry is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades, driven by an unprecedented wave of mergers and acquisitions that has fundamentally reshaped the competitive landscape. From 2020 to 2025, three mega-mergers have created new satellite powerhouses: Viasat's $7.3 billion acquisition of Inmarsat, Eutelsat's $3.4 billion me…

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