Satellite-Based Earth
Observation (EO), 7th Edition
Report Brief
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Report Description
NSR’s Satellite-Based Earth Observation (EO), 7th Edition is the industry-leading
analysis of the fast-paced global EO market. Starting with the data from satellites,
through to value-added services and on to information products, this completely revised
NSR report offers the most comprehensive analysis of the fast growth EO markets
for each vertical and region. .
With dozens of new and smaller satellites currently or planned for spacebased imagery via a multitude of constellations, the influx of new Earth
Observation data is reaching levels never before seen. From higher
revisit to more spectral bands and higher resolution, the EO market is
broadening and gaining more depth as its commercial appeal gains new
users in new and traditional vertical markets.
EO7 offers unique analysis of 6 different vertical markets across 5
(optical, SAR, video). Furthermore, the study includes new analysis of
imagery from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and demand for very
high resolution SAR imagery, as well as video images from spacebased sensors that are all offering a new dimension to the competitive
landscape. The study provides an in-depth assessment of Defense and
Intelligence, Managed Living Resources, Energy and Natural Resources,
Industrial, Services and Public Authorities segments with a complete
assessment and forecast of revenues across all regions over the next
ten years.
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The report answers critical questions regarding Satellite-Based EO:
 What will be EO market size in the next 10 years?
 How will each vertical market evolve?
 How do government budgets impact satellite imagery demand?
 How many new constellations will provide what imagery, and what
will be their impact?
 What is the market size from data, value-added services and
information products by vertical, region and resolution?
 When and how will very-high resolution SAR imagery enter the
market?
 What are the main uses of free data for EO products?
 What is the main EO satellite operators’ market share by vertical
and by region?
 How will pricing of imagery evolve by type and by resolution?
 Which markets will see the highest growth and demand across
regions?
 What will the new entrants mean to the EO competitive landscape?
 How will data from UAS impact the satellite-based EO market?
 What is the demand for satellite-based video imaging?
Bottom Line: How does NSR see the Satellite-based Earth
Observation market develop and evolve in the next 10 years for
each region and for each vertical and type of data?
Satellite-Based Earth Observation (EO), 7th Edition offers superior value
by giving readers a completely updated evaluation of the market for
satellite-based data and through hundreds of graphs and thousands of
data points shows the evolution of the market so as to provide the most
recent trends impacting demand by region and globally in the
coming decade.
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Key Features
The NSR Advantage
This NSR report offers coverage over and above the competition:
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The only EO data forecast by ground resolution for each
type of instrument
The first market assessments and forecast for very high
resolution for both optical and SAR data
The only report forecasting pricing of EO data for very-high,
high-, medium- and low-resolution imagery for both optical
and SAR
The first satellite-based commercial video-imaging market
assessment and forecast
The most complete assessment of small satellites as well as
civilian and government UAS on the satellite-based EO market
EO7 information leverages NSR's library of relevant studies,
including civil, government and military uses Unmanned Aerial
Vehicles, to give readers a significant level of depth in the
competing market forces.
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Who Should Purchase the Report?
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Satellite Operators
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Data Distributors and Value-Added Service Providers
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End Users such as Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Engineering,
Agriculture, Insurance
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Space Agencies
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GIS Providers
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Satellite Manufacturers
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Imagery Software and Hardware Manufacturers and Resellers
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Ground Stations Operators
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Banks, Financial Institutions and Other Investors
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Strategy Consulting Companies
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Environmental Research Organizations
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Policymakers and Regulatory Bodies
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UAVs & Aerial Operators
A Complete Analytical Perspective
Elements of this Study Include:
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Complete PowerPoint Report Document containing all
quantitative and qualitative analysis.
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An Excel file containing all data and graphs so the client can
easily use this work as a basis for their own internal market
projections
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Complimentary 1/2 half day of consulting time with the NSR
analyst who authored the report to review report findings and
interpret the market
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
1. Context and Trends
1.1 Segmentation
- Definitions
- Segments
- Vertical Markets
- Instrument Resolution
1.2 Market Overview
- Industry Landscape
- Value-chain Evolution
- PEST Analysis
- Commercial EO Status 2014
- Competition Factors
1.3 UAS Imagery Market Assessment
1.4 Small Satellite Market Assessment
- Market Landscape
- Impact on EO Industry
- Competition Factors
1.5 Technology Trends
- Hyperspectral Imaging
- More Clouds Coming
1.6 Business Trends
- Traditional vs New Markets
- Innovation: The Classic Trap?
- Industry Consolidation
1.7 Operator Market Share
1.7.1 Vertical
1.7.2 Regions
1.7.3 Instrument Resolution
2. Forecasts
2.1. Global Forecasts
- Vertical Market & Regions
- Comparison with Previous Forecasts
2.1.1 Data and Video Forecast
2.1.2 Value Added Services
2.1.3 Information Products
2.1.4 Instrument Resolution
2.1.5 Comparison with Previous Editions
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2.2 Vertical Market Forecast
2.2.1 Defense & Intelligence
2.2.2 Managed Living Resources
2.2.3 Energy & Natural Resources
2.2.4 Industrial
2.2.5 Services
2.2.6 Public Authorities
2.2.7 Comparison with Previous Editions
2.3 Regional Markets Forecast
2.3.1 North America
2.3.2 Latin America
2.3.3 Europe
2.3.4 Middle-East & Africa
2.3.5 Asia
3. Data Price Forecasts
3.1 Very High Resolution Optical & SAR
3.2 High Resolution Optical & SAR
3.3 Medium Resolution Optical & SAR
3.4 Low Resolution Optical & SAR
3.5 Satellite Video Imaging
4. Appendix (Forecast Methodology)
List of Exhibits
Chapter 1
Ex. 1.1 Satellite-Based Earth Observation Report Segmentation
Ex. 1.2 Satellite-Based Earth Observation Vertical Markets Segments
Ex. 1.3 Satellite-Based Earth Observation Vertical Markets
Ex. 1.4 Satellite-Based Earth Observation Instruments and Resolution
Ex. 1.5 Satellite-Based EO Acronyms
Ex. 1.6 Satellite-Based Earth Observation Industry Landscape
Ex. 1.7 Earth Observation Market Value Chain Evolution
Ex. 1.8 Market PEST Analysis
Ex. 1.9 Commercial EO Market Status
Ex. 1.10 EO Satellite Operators Market Size
Ex. 1.11 EO Market Competition Factors
Ex. 1.12 UAS Imagery Assessment – Vertical Markets
Ex. 1.13 Earth Observation Operators and Launches
Ex. 1.14 Commercial EO Optical and SAR Satellites, 2014-2024
Ex. 1.15 Cloud-Based Computing Features & Benefits for EO
Ex. 1.16 Satellite Operators Market Share by Revenues, 2014
Ex. 1.17 Satellite Operators Market Share by Revenues - Others, 2014
Ex. 1.18 Satellite Operators Market Share – D&I, 2014
Ex. 1.19 Satellite Operators Market Share - MLR, 2014
Ex. 1.20 Satellite Operators Market Share - Energy & Natural Resources, 2014
Ex. 1.21 Satellite Operators Market Share – Public Authorities, 2014
Ex. 1.22 Satellite Operators Market Share by Region, 2014
Ex. 1.23 Satellite Operators Market Share – High-Resolution Imaging, 2014
Ex. 1.24 Satellite Operators Market Share – Medium Resolution Imaging, 2014
Chapter 2
Ex. 2.1 Global Satellite-Based EO Market
Ex. 2.2 Global Satellite-Based EO Market – Comparison with Previous Forecasts
Ex. 2.3 Global EO Data Market
Ex. 2.4 Global EO Data Market by Vertical
Ex. 2.5 Data – Defense & Intelligence by Region
Ex. 2.6 Data – Public Authorities by Region
Ex. 2.7 Data – Managed Living Resources by Region
Ex. 2.8 Data – Services by Region
Ex. 2.9 Data - Energy & Natural Resources by Region
Ex. 2.10 Data –Industrial by Region
Ex. 2.11 Data - Comparison with Previous Forecasts
Ex. 2.12 Data - Comparison with Previous Forecasts - Table
Ex. 2.13 Satellite-Based Video Imaging by Region
Ex. 2.14 Global VAS Market
Ex. 2.15 VAS Market by Vertical
Ex. 2.16 VAS - Defense & Intelligence by Region
Ex. 2.17 VAS - Public Authorities by Region
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Ex. 2.18 VAS - Managed Living Resources by Region
Ex. 2.19 VAS - Services by Region
Ex. 2.20 VAS - Energy & Natural Resources by Region
Ex. 2.21 VAS - Industrial by Region
Ex. 2.22 Global EO Information Products Market
Ex. 2.23 EO Market Segments Revenues and CAGR Evolution, 2008-2024
Ex. 2.24 Global IP Market by Vertical
Ex. 2.25 Global IP Market by Vertical, 2014
Ex. 2.26 Information Products – Defense & Intelligence by Region
Ex. 2.27 Information Products – Public Authorities by Region
Ex. 2.28 Information Products – Managed Living Resources by Region
Ex. 2.29 Information Products – Services by Region
Ex. 2.30 Information Products – Energy & Natural Resources by Region
Ex. 2.31 Information Products – Industrial by Region
Ex. 2.32 Global EO Data Market by Instrument Resolution
Ex. 2.33 Global EO Defense & Intelligence Market by Segment
Ex. 2.34 Global EO Defense & Intelligence Market by Region
Ex. 2.35 Global EO Managed Living Resources Market by Segment
Ex. 2.36 Global EO Managed Living Resources Market
Ex. 2.37 Global EO Managed Living Resources Market by Region
Ex. 2.38 Global EO Energy & Natural Resources Market by Segment
Ex. 2.39 Global EO Energy & Natural Resources Market by Region
Ex. 2.40 Global EO Industry Market by Segment
Ex. 2.41 Global EO Industry Market by Region
Ex. 2.42 Global EO Services Market by Segment
Ex. 2.43 Global EO Services Market by Region
Ex. 2.44 Global EO Public Authorities Market by Segment
Ex. 2.45 Global EO Public Authorities Market by Region
Ex. 2.46 D&I - Comparison with Previous Forecasts
Ex. 2.47 Public Authorities - Comparison with Previous Forecasts
Ex. 2.48 MLR - Comparison with Previous Forecasts
Ex. 2.49 Services - Comparison with Previous Forecasts
Ex. 2.50 Industry – Comparison with Previous Forecasts
Ex. 2.51 Energy & Natural Resources – Comparison with Previous Forecasts
Ex. 2.52 NAM Market by Vertical
Ex. 2.53 LAM Market by Vertical
Ex. 2.54 EU Market by Vertical
Ex. 2.55 Middle-East & Africa Market by Vertical
Ex. 2.56 Asia Market by Vertical
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Chapter 3
Ex. 3.1 Very High Resolution Optical Data Cost
Ex. 3.2 Comparison of High Resolution Optical Data Cost
Ex. 3.3 Comparison of High Resolution SAR Data Cost
Ex. 3.4 Comparison of Medium Resolution Optical Data Cost
Ex. 3.5 Comparison of Medium Resolution SAR Data Cost
Ex. 3.6 Comparison of Low Resolution Optical Data Cost
Ex. 3.7 Comparison of Low Resolution SAR Data Cost
Ex. 3.8 Satellite-Based HD Video Cost
Ex. 3.9 Satellite-Based HD Video Cost - Table
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