Remote Sensing Services Market Size, Share and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Platform, (Ground-based, Airborne, and Satellite), By Sensor (Active and Passive) By resolution (Radiometric, Spatial, Spectral, and Temporal) By Type (Satellite Imagery, Mapping and Navigation, Monitoring, Telecommunication, and Others) By Application (Agriculture, Water Resources, Forest and Ecosystem, Disaster Management, Infrastructure Development, Atmospheric, and Oceanic sciences and others) By End User (Government, Military & Defense and Commercial) and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The remote sensing services market is witnessing considerable expansion globally, with a significant CAGR anticipated throughout the forecast period extending to 2032. Remote sensing service provides data, information, and analysis from remote sensing technologies. Remote sensing involves collecting information about the Earth’s surface or atmosphere using sensors and instruments on satellites, aircraft, drones, or other platforms without physical contact. Remote sensing services offer a wide range of applications across various industries, including environmental monitoring, agriculture, urban planning, natural resource management, disaster management, and more. These services leverage remote sensing data to provide valuable insights, analysis, and decision support for individuals, organizations, and governments.

Advancements in remote sensing technologies, such as high-resolution satellites, hyperspectral sensors, and improved data processing techniques, have expanded the capabilities and availability of remote sensing geospatial data. These technological advancements have led to higher quality and more diverse datasets, enabling a wider range of applications and increasing the demand for remote sensing services. For example, the launch of Planet’s Dove satellites has provided frequent and up-to-date imagery for various industries.

Remote sensing services are instrumental in monitoring and understanding environmental changes, including deforestation, land degradation, and climate change impacts, and assess the extent of natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and wildfires. Governments, several NGOs, and research institutions rely on remote sensing data to assess the state of the environment, track changes over time, and formulate strategies for mitigation and conservation. For example, remote sensing data is used to monitor deforestation in the Amazon rainforest and track changes in polar ice caps.

But, remote sensing data analysis often requires specialized skills and expertise. Processing and interpreting remote sensing data, especially for advanced analysis techniques, can be complex and time-consuming. Organizations may require trained personnel or external experts to effectively utilize remote sensing services, which can be a barrier for those without the necessary resources or expertise.

Moreover, remote sensing is subject to regulations and restrictions imposed by governments and international bodies for data privacy concerns, national security considerations, and intellectual property rights which are the challenges of the remote sensing services market.

Key Findings:

The report will cover the following key findings:

• The report analyzes a detailed industry overview, including qualitative and quantitative information.


• The report analyzes an overview and forecast of the global remote sensing services market based on various segments.


• The report also analyzes comprehensive PEST analysis for all four regions, i.e. North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World, after evaluating economic, social, political, and technological factors affecting the global remote sensing services industry in these regions.

Regional Analysis:

The North American region holds the maximum market share of the global remote sensing services market due to technological advancements such as miniaturization and reusable satellite launches made by NASA in Space technology. Also, the global remote sensing services industry is dominated by a few top players in U.S., such as Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, and Airbus SE. Canada is also investing heavily in remote sensing services industry. For instance, since 2021, Starlink Canada and Canadian satellite communications firm Telesathave been working on lower Earth Orbit satellite constellations to offer network services by launching and operating hundreds of satellites in 2022.

Key Players Covered:

• Airbus


• Cisco Systems


• BP PLC


• Centre for Process Innovation


• Descartes Labs


• Empatica


• Iceye


• MyoVue


• Orbital Insight


• Maxar Technologies


• Resonon Inc.


• Teraview


• THALES


• TWI Technology Centre


• Remote Sensing Instruments


• others.

Remote Sensing Services Market Segmentation:

Key Industry Developments:

• In February 2023, Remote Sensing Instruments (RSI), a longstanding Geospatial Technology company, entered into a strategic agreement with Draganfly, one of the industry-leading drone solutions and systems developers, for the development of manufacturing, distribution, and sales of Draganfly products in India under the AatmaNirbhar Bharat (Made in India) program.


• In April 2022, Maxar Technologies, a provider of comprehensive space solutions stated its strategic investment in Blackshark.ai, a leading AI-powered geospatial analytics services provider. The partnership signifies Maxar’s commitment to innovation within its 3D Earth Intelligence product portfolio.