“As a result, the satellite communication market is on an aggressive growth trajectory.
Expanding satellite ecosystem is also widening cybersecurity attack surface, with direct-to-device services connecting satellites, ground gateways, network services and endpoints such as smartphones and IoT sensors.
The post acknowledges that satellite communications have undergone rapid transformation in recent years, driven by geopolitical pressures, commercial expansion and technological innovation.
Satellite connectivity is embedding itself across critical industries, as automotive systems incorporate positioning and emergency SOS, while logistics and utilities deploy IoT monitoring and control.
Automotive sector alone is projected to reach $25.8 billion by 2034, while an estimated 2.5 billion to 3 billion IoT devices now have satellite addressability.