GEO Satellite Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends and Forecast (2026 - 2031)

The GEO Satellite Market Report is Segmented by Satellite Type (Communication Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites, Weather Satellites, and More), Satellite Mass (Small, Medium, and Large), Propulsion (Electric Propulsion, Chemical Propulsion, and Hybrid Propulsion), End User (Commercial, Government and Civil, and More), and Geography (North America, Europe, and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

GEO Satellite Market Size and Share

GEO Satellite Market Size
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GEO Satellite Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The GEO satellite market size was valued at USD 4.65 billion in 2025, and is projected to grow from USD 4.98 billion in 2026 to USD 10.33 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 15.71% between 2026 and 2031. The market remains centered on uses that benefit from continuous coverage over a fixed area. Enterprise backhaul, sovereign communications, broadcast distribution, and environmental monitoring remain important areas of demand. Software-defined payloads allow operators to adjust beam coverage and bandwidth after launch. This flexibility reduces the risk of a long-lived satellite becoming poorly matched to demand. Competition from non-GEO networks is increasing pressure on standard broadband capacity, while large fleet operators retain advantages in insurance, financing, and service assurance.

Key Report Takeaways

  • By satellite type, communication satellites held 61.63% of the GEO satellite market share in 2025, while earth observation satellites are forecast to grow at a 17.71% CAGR through 2031.
  • By satellite mass, large satellites accounted for 52.75% of the GEO satellite market size in 2025, while medium satellites are forecast to expand at a 19.83% CAGR through 2031.
  • By propulsion, electric propulsion captured 68.49% of the GEO satellite market share in 2025 and is projected to grow at an 18.73% CAGR through 2031.
  • By end user, commercial users accounted for 58.63% of the GEO satellite market size in 2025 and are projected to grow at a 20.52% CAGR through 2031.
  • By geography, North America held 46.77% of the GEO satellite market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is forecast to grow at a 21.63% CAGR through 2031.

Note: Market size and forecast figures in this report are generated using Mordor Intelligence’s proprietary estimation framework, updated with the latest available data and insights as of January 2026.

Segment Analysis

By Satellite Type: Communication Infrastructure Anchors Market, Earth Observation Redefines Growth

Communication satellites accounted for 61.63% of the GEO satellite market in 2025. Their position reflects established transponder leases, direct-to-home broadcasting, and cellular backhaul agreements. These contracts continue to support demand even as non-GEO networks expand. Communication payloads also provide the commercial base for many GEO fleet operators. Fixed service areas remain useful where a broad and persistent footprint is needed. This installed service model helps communication satellites remain the revenue anchor of the GEO satellite market.

Earth observation satellites are forecast to grow at a CAGR of 17.71% through 2031. Their growth is linked to the needs of defense surveillance, precision agriculture, and climate monitoring. GEO sensors can continuously monitor the same area, unlike systems that only provide periodic revisits. ESA’s Sentinel-4 instrument is hosted on MTG-S1, which was commissioned in 2026 for hourly atmospheric composition observations over Europe and northern Africa. Weather missions also benefit from long public procurement cycles. EUMETSAT’s MTG program provides Europe with operational weather observation into the 2040s.

Weather satellites are supported by national meteorological agencies that plan infrastructure over long periods. Their missions are less sensitive to short-term commercial capacity prices. Surveillance and intelligence satellites benefit from requirements for persistent monitoring. These requirements can justify specialized platforms and protected communications. The others category includes navigation augmentation and experimental payloads. Multi-mission architecture makes this smaller category increasingly relevant within the GEO satellite market.

GEO Satellite Market Share by Satellite Type, 2025
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GEO Satellite Market Share by Satellite Type, 2025

By Satellite Mass: Large Platforms Lead Revenue, Medium Formats Drive Next-Cycle Growth

Large satellites accounted for 52.75% of the GEO satellite market share in 2025. Larger buses can carry more transponders and support greater lease revenue. They can also spread fixed launch and insurance expenses across a larger payload. This economic structure keeps large platforms important for high-throughput commercial services. Large systems remain particularly relevant for established operators with broad capacity needs. Their scale supports the GEO satellite market's central revenue model.

Medium-sized GEO satellites are projected to grow at a CAGR of 19.83% through 2031. Operators are accepting lower transponder capacity in return for faster procurement and greater flexibility. ReOrbit and SLI signed a EUR 150 million (USD 168.09 million) agreement, equivalent to USD 166 million, in March 2026 for 2 next-generation GEO communication satellites. The agreement used leasing terms to improve access to advanced GEO technology. Medium platforms can therefore bring new operators into the addressable customer base. The US Space Force also supports smaller maneuverable GEO systems through PTS-G.

Small GEO systems support government missions where rapid deployment and maneuverability are important. OHB SE agreed to supply 6 electric propulsion systems for SWISSto12's HummingSat platform. This activity shows that a small-GEO supply chain is forming. Small buses remain limited by available radio-frequency power and antenna aperture at GEO altitude. These limits reduce throughput compared with large satellites. ESA support for deployable reflector work on NEASTAR-1 helps reduce certification risk for first-generation small-GEO operators.

By Propulsion: Electric Systems Set the Baseline Across All Platform Classes

Electric propulsion accounted for 68.49% of the GEO satellite market in 2025 and is also forecast to grow at an 18.73% CAGR through 2031. This combination shows that electric systems have moved beyond early adoption. By 2027, electric propulsion will be the standard approach for GEO stationkeeping on new commercial satellites. Hall-effect and gridded-ion thrusters provide significant mass savings, increasing payload capacity. Those savings improve the revenue economics of a GEO satellite market program.

Electric systems can free 400 to 700 kg of structural mass for payload use. The benefit is especially important when transponder capacity determines service revenue. Impulse Space plans the first GEO in-space demonstration of its Electra propulsion system on GEO Express 1. Enpulsion launched its Nexus FEEP system in May 2025 for spacecraft up to 500 kg. These developments point to a broader supply base for electric propulsion. They also support more manufacturers offering all-electric GEO architectures.

Chemical propulsion remains relevant where orbit-raising speed is critical. Military satellites may not accept an electric orbit-raising period of 4 to 6 months. Hybrid designs provide an alternative for time-sensitive government programs. Astroscale has identified hydrazine refueling as a potential means to improve the economics of existing GEO fleets. Operators must also reserve propellant for disposal into graveyard orbits. This requirement continues to drive the need for propulsion capability across the GEO satellite market.

GEO Satellite Market Share by Propulsion, 2025
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GEO Satellite Market Share by Propulsion, 2025

By End User: Commercial Sector Leads in Scale, Government Anchors Revenue Floor

Commercial users accounted for 58.63% of the GEO satellite market share in 2025 and are also forecast to grow at a 20.52% CAGR through 2031. Commercial demand includes broadband, broadcasting, backhaul, and managed communications services. These users are expanding services in locations where terrestrial networks have limited reach. Their projects often combine satellite capacity with managed network offerings. This model keeps commercial customers central to the GEO satellite market.

Space42 and Viasat signed a binding agreement in September 2026 to co-found Equatys. Each party committed up to USD 400 million in initial equity for direct-to-device and mobile satellite services. The venture is intended to extend coverage into places that terrestrial networks cannot serve. It also shows continued commercial interest in long-duration satellite connectivity. Government agencies are increasingly using commercial services for national security architectures. This creates additional revenue opportunities for commercially focused operators.

Government and civil users provide a stable revenue floor through long-duration contracts. GOVSATCOM gives EU member states access to secure satellite communications as of January 2026. These mandates are less dependent on commercial pricing cycles. Military users require hardened, anti-jam, and anti-spoofing systems. Manufacturers with defense-certified designs can command differentiated pricing. The mix of commercial and public demand supports a wider customer base for the GEO satellite market.

Geography Analysis

North America accounted for 46.77% of the GEO satellite market in 2025. The region benefits from deep capital markets, major satellite integrators, and a mature commercial space base. US licensing changes in July 2026 were intended to accelerate commercial satellite deployment. US Space Force procurement provides sustained visibility into demand through PTS-G, commercial services, and servicing contracts. The USD 4.00 billion PTS-G ceiling supports protected communications programs. Mexico's connectivity gap and Canadian GEO frequency activity add to regional demand.

Asia-Pacific is forecast to expand at a 21.63% CAGR through 2031. Rural, remote, and island populations create continuing demand for coverage beyond terrestrial networks. India, Japan, and China are expanding their national GEO capabilities. Mitsubishi Electric's JAXA-supported digital payload program strengthens Japan's role in next-generation GEO technology. China continues to develop its Zhongxing communication satellite fleet. India is progressing with GSAT replacement plans and commercial satellite broadband activity. South and Southeast Asian connectivity gaps sustain demand across service tiers.

Europe is the third-largest regional position in the GEO satellite market. ESA programs, GOVSATCOM, and IRIS² support European communications sovereignty. Thales Alenia Space, Airbus Defence and Space, and OHB SE form an established manufacturing base. The EU Space Act was presented in June 2025 to harmonize space activity rules across the union. Demand in the Middle East and Africa is linked to sovereign connectivity mandates and regional broadband footprints. Es'hailSat selected a software-defined platform for a satellite serving Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. South American demand is supported by Brazil's broadband expansion and service needs across rural areas.

GEO Satellite Market Growth Rate by Region
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GEO Satellite Market Growth Rate by Region

Competitive Landscape

The GEO satellite market is moderately consolidated among prime integrators. Large defense and aerospace companies remain important in the production of large-class GEO buses. Specialized providers such as OHB SE, SWISSto12, and ReOrbit compete in the medium- and small-GEO platforms. These companies focus on shorter development cycles and lower unit costs. The competitive basis is moving beyond platform design alone. Manufacturers that combine bus production, software-defined payloads, and servicing can offer a broader system solution.

Northrop Grumman’s SpaceLogistics business is active in GEO servicing through its Mission Extension Pod work. SES agreed with Infinite Orbits in November 2025 on a commercial life-extension mission. ESA support for RISE and ClearSpace-Phoenix shows institutional interest in a broader servicing ecosystem. Astroscale’s LEXI vehicle and Infinite Orbits’ Endurance vehicle increase competitive pressure in the servicing market. Servicing capability can change the economics of fleet renewal. It can also help operators retain productive satellites for longer.

Viasat selected Rocket Lab in August 2026 to build a GEO satellite bus for the PTS-G Swarm 1 program. Mitsubishi Electric is developing a digital GEO payload with in-orbit software update capability. SWISSto12 partnered with HPS and LSS in May 2026 to deploy a large reflector on NEASTAR-1. Competitive openings remain in small GEO platforms below 1,000 kg. Hosted environmental and methane monitoring also remain relevant. Demand for servicing capacity exceeds the current availability of servicer fleets.

GEO Satellite Industry Leaders

  1. Airbus SE

  2. The Boeing Company

  3. Thales Alenia Space

  4. Lockheed Martin Corporation

  5. Maxar Technologies Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
GEO Satellite Market Concentration
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Recent Industry Developments

  • September 2026: Space42 and Viasat signed a binding agreement to co-found Equatys, a direct-to-device and MSS connectivity platform, with each party committing up to USD 400 million in initial equity. Viasat is expected to be appointed the prime technology contractor, targeting coverage extension in geographies that terrestrial networks cannot serve.
  • July 2026: SES Space & Defense won a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement with the US Space Force Space Systems Command to deliver managed TRANSEC-protected Ku-band satellite services globally.
  • July 2026: Mitsubishi Electric was awarded a JAXA Space Strategy Fund subsidy to develop a fully digital GEO satellite payload featuring a direct-radiating array antenna and digital beam-forming technology, enabling in-orbit software updates.
  • May 2026: SWISSto12 signed a partnership with German consortium HPS/LSS to supply a large deployable reflector for the NEASTAR-1 GEO mission, co-funded by ESA and DLR, targeting the world’s first direct-to-device media broadcasting from GEO.

Table of Contents for GEO Satellite Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET LANDSCAPE

  • 4.1 Market Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Demand for high-capacity broadband, broadcasting, and backhaul
    • 4.1.2 Government and defense demand for resilient wide-area connectivity
    • 4.1.3 High-throughput and software-defined payload adoption
    • 4.1.4 Multi-orbit network integration and GEO network resilience
    • 4.1.5 GEO on-orbit servicing and life-extension demand
    • 4.1.6 Continuous coverage for weather, disaster, and environmental intelligence
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Non-GEO constellation competition on latency and iteration speed
    • 4.2.2 High launch, insurance, and GEO insertion costs
    • 4.2.3 Spectrum, orbital slot, and licensing complexity
    • 4.2.4 Orbital debris, collision risk, and end-of-life compliance
  • 4.3 Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Regulatory Landscape
  • 4.5 Technological Outlook
  • 4.6 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.6.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.6.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.6.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.6.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.6.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE)

  • 5.1 By Satellite Type
    • 5.1.1 Communication Satellites
    • 5.1.2 Earth Observation Satellites
    • 5.1.3 Weather Satellites
    • 5.1.4 Surveillance and Intelligence Satellites
    • 5.1.5 Others
  • 5.2 By Satellite Mass
    • 5.2.1 Small
    • 5.2.2 Medium
    • 5.2.3 Large
  • 5.3 By Propulsion
    • 5.3.1 Electric Propulsion
    • 5.3.2 Chemical Propulsion
    • 5.3.3 Hybrid Propulsion
  • 5.4 By End User
    • 5.4.1 Commercial
    • 5.4.2 Government and Civil
    • 5.4.3 Military
  • 5.5 By Geography
    • 5.5.1 North America
    • 5.5.1.1 United States
    • 5.5.1.2 Canada
    • 5.5.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.5.2 Europe
    • 5.5.2.1 United Kingdom
    • 5.5.2.2 France
    • 5.5.2.3 Germany
    • 5.5.2.4 Russia
    • 5.5.2.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.5.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.5.3.1 China
    • 5.5.3.2 Japan
    • 5.5.3.3 India
    • 5.5.3.4 Australia
    • 5.5.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.5.4 South America
    • 5.5.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.5.4.2 Rest of South America
    • 5.5.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.5.5.1 Middle East
    • 5.5.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.5.5.1.2 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.5.5.1.3 Rest of Middle East
    • 5.5.5.2 Africa
    • 5.5.5.2.1 South Africa
    • 5.5.5.2.2 Rest of Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Strategic Moves
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level Overview, Core Segments, Financials, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
    • 6.3.1 Airbus SE
    • 6.3.2 The Boeing Company
    • 6.3.3 Lockheed Martin Corporation
    • 6.3.4 Northrop Grumman Corporation
    • 6.3.5 Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
    • 6.3.6 China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
    • 6.3.7 Thales Alenia Space
    • 6.3.8 Maxar Technologies Inc.
    • 6.3.9 Mitsubishi Corporation
    • 6.3.10 Hispasat S.A.
    • 6.3.11 Blue Canyon Technologies LLC (RTX Corporation)
    • 6.3.12 ICEYE Oy
    • 6.3.13 OHB SE
    • 6.3.14 GomSpace A/S
    • 6.3.15 Eutelsat Group
    • 6.3.16 Planet Labs PBC
    • 6.3.17 Spire Global, Inc.
    • 6.3.18 AAC Clyde Space AB
    • 6.3.19 Indian Space Research Organisation
    • 6.3.20 Viasat, Inc.

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

  • 7.1 White-space and Unmet-need Assessment

Global GEO Satellite Market Report Scope

The GEO satellite market includes the design, engineering, production, assembly, integration, and testing of satellites and their major subsystems for deployment in GEO orbit. It covers the manufacture of satellite platforms/buses, payloads, propulsion systems, power systems, thermal and structural components, avionics, communication systems, and other spacecraft subsystems.

The GEO satellite market is segmented by satellite type, satellite mass, propulsion, end user, and geography. By satellite type, the market is segmented into communication satellites, Earth observation satellites, weather satellites, surveillance and intelligence satellites, and others. By satellite mass, the market is segmented into small, medium, and large. By propulsion, the market is segmented into electric propulsion, chemical propulsion, and hybrid propulsion. By end user, the market is segmented into commercial, government and civil, and military. The report also covers the market sizes and forecasts for the GEO satellite market in major countries across different regions. For each segment, the market size is provided in terms of value (USD).

By Satellite Type
GEO Satellite Market segmentation breakdown
Communication Satellites
Earth Observation Satellites
Weather Satellites
Surveillance and Intelligence Satellites
Others
By Satellite Mass
GEO Satellite Market segmentation breakdown
Small
Medium
Large
By Propulsion
GEO Satellite Market segmentation breakdown
Electric Propulsion
Chemical Propulsion
Hybrid Propulsion
By End User
GEO Satellite Market segmentation breakdown
Commercial
Government and Civil
Military
By Geography
GEO Satellite Market segmentation breakdown
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe United Kingdom
France
Germany
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
South America Brazil
Rest of South America
Middle East and Africa Middle East Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Rest of Middle East
Africa South Africa
Rest of Africa
GEO Satellite Market segmentation breakdown
By Satellite Type Communication Satellites
Earth Observation Satellites
Weather Satellites
Surveillance and Intelligence Satellites
Others
By Satellite Mass Small
Medium
Large
By Propulsion Electric Propulsion
Chemical Propulsion
Hybrid Propulsion
By End User Commercial
Government and Civil
Military
By Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe United Kingdom
France
Germany
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
South America Brazil
Rest of South America
Middle East and Africa Middle East Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Rest of Middle East
Africa South Africa
Rest of Africa

Market Definition

  • Application - Various applications or purposes of the satellites are classified into communication, earth observation, space observation, navigation, and others. The purposes listed are those self-reported by the satellite’s operator.
  • End User - The primary users or end users of the satellite is described as civil (academic, amateur), commercial, government (meteorological, scientific, etc.), military. Satellites can be multi-use, for both commercial and military applications.
  • Launch Vehicle MTOW - The launch vehicle MTOW (maximum take-off weight) means the maximum weight of the launch vehicle during take-off, including the weight of payload, equipment and fuel.
  • Orbit Class - The satellite orbits are divided into three broad classes namely GEO, LEO, and MEO. Satellites in elliptical orbits have apogees and perigees that differ significantly from each other and categorized satellite orbits with eccentricity 0.14 and higher as elliptical.
  • Propulsion tech - Under this segment, different types of satellite propulsion systems have been classified as electric, liquid-fuel and gas-based propulsion systems.
  • Satellite Mass - Under this segment, different types of satellite propulsion systems have been classified as electric, liquid-fuel and gas-based propulsion systems.
  • Satellite Subsystem - All the components and subsystems which includes propellants, buses, solar panels, other hardware of satellites are included under this segment.
GEO Satellite Market Glossary of Terms
Keyword Definition
Attitude Control The orientation of the satellite relative to the Earth and the sun.
INTELSAT The International Telecommunications Satellite Organization operates a network of satellites for international transmission.
Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) Geostationary satellites in Earth orbit 35,786 km (22,282 mi) above the equator in the same direction and at the same speed as the earth rotates on its axis, making them appear fixed in the sky.
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Low Earth Orbit satellites orbit from 160-2000km above the earth, take approximately 1.5 hours for a full orbit and only cover a portion of the earth’s surface.
Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) MEO satellites are located above LEO and below GEO satellites and typically travel in an elliptical orbit over the North and South Pole or in an equatorial orbit.
Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) Very Small Aperture Terminal is an antenna that is typically less than 3 meters in diameter
CubeSat CubeSat is a class of miniature satellites based on a form factor consisting of 10 cm cubes. CubeSats weigh no more than 2 kg per unit and typically use commercially available components for their construction and electronics. 
Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs) Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a three-stage Launch Vehicle configured with three Solid Propulsion Stages and a liquid propulsion-based Velocity Trimming Module (VTM) as a terminal stage
Space Mining Asteroid mining is the hypothesis of extracting material from asteroids and other asteroids, including near-Earth objects.
Nano Satellites Nanosatellites are loosely defined as any satellite weighing less than 10 kilograms.
Automatic Identification System (AIS) Automatic identification system (AIS) is an automatic tracking system used to identify and locate ships by exchanging electronic data with other nearby ships, AIS base stations, and satellites. Satellite AIS (S-AIS) is the term used to describe when a satellite is used to detect AIS signatures.
Reusable launch vehicles (RLVs) Reusable launch vehicle (RLV) means a launch vehicle that is designed to return to Earth substantially intact and therefore may be launched more than one time or that contains vehicle stages that may be recovered by a launch operator for future use in the operation of a substantially similar launch vehicle.
Apogee The point in an elliptical satellite orbit which is farthest from the surface of the earth. Geosynchronous satellites which maintain circular orbits around the earth are first launched into highly elliptical orbits with apogees of 22,237 miles.

Research Methodology

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  • Step-1: Identify Key Variables: In order to build a robust forecasting methodology, the variables and factors identified in Step-1 are tested against available historical market numbers. Through an iterative process, the variables required for market forecast are set and the model is built on the basis of these variables.
  • Step-2: Build a Market Model: Market-size estimations for the historical and forecast years have been provided in revenue and volume terms. For sales conversion to volume, the average selling price (ASP) is kept constant throughout the forecast period for each country, and inflation is not a part of the pricing.
  • Step-3: Validate and Finalize: In this important step, all market numbers, variables and analyst calls are validated through an extensive network of primary research experts from the market studied. The respondents are selected across levels and functions to generate a holistic picture of the market studied.
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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the projected value of the GEO satellite market by 2031?

The GEO satellite market is forecast to reach USD 10.33 billion by 2031, increasing from USD 4.98 billion in 2026 at a 15.71% CAGR through 2031.

Which satellite type leads GEO demand?

Communication satellites led with 61.63% of 2025 value, supported by broadcasting, backhaul, and broadband capacity requirements.

Which GEO satellite segment is growing fastest?

Commercial end users have the highest projected CAGR of 20.52% through 2031. Among geographic areas, Asia-Pacific has the highest projected CAGR at 21.63%.

Why is electric propulsion important for GEO systems?

Electric propulsion held 68.49% of 2025 value and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.73% through 2031 because it frees payload mass.

Why do government users procure GEO communications?

Government users require secure, wide-area, and persistent coverage. Programs such as PTS-G and GOVSATCOM support this demand.

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