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Satellite forecast

Forecasts

Current spacecraft deployment forecasts from the forecast pipeline. Annual totals use only rows included in the current rollup.

Satellites
73,936
Forecast rows
928
Years
2026-2040
Last updated May 15, 2026Showing 351-375 of 928 rowsPage 15 of 38

Forecasted Satellites By Year

X-axis is forecast year. Y-axis is the total number of forecasted spacecraft in current rollup rows.

Forecasted Spacecraft Rows

Current forecast rows contributing to the chart above, paginated for scanning.

Forecast EntryOperatorConstellationManufacturerMissionMass
Year
Satellites
Launch windowVehicleConfidence
GalaxySpace Galaxy
Galaxy SpaceGalaxySpace GalaxyGalaxy SpaceUnknown
Unknown
2027
4
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Unknown
43%
Geely Future Mobility annual buildout
Geely Technology GroupGeely Future Mobility ConstellationGeeSpace / Geely Technology Groupcommunications
Unknown
202736Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)Unknown
55%
Globalstar Next-Generation / Apple annual deployment
GlobalstarGlobalstar Next-Generation / AppleMDAUnknown
Unknown
202715Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)Falcon 9
78%
Guowang annual deployment
China Satellite Network Group Co., Ltd. (China SatNet)GuowangCAST / SECM reported on tracked satellites; future supplier mix TBDcommunications
800 kg
2027210Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)Long March / Chinese launchers TBD
53%
Honghu-3 annual buildout 2027
Shanghai Blue Arrow Hongqing Technology Co., Ltd.Honghu-3UnknownUnknown
Unknown
2027180Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)Unknown
42%
ICEYE annual deployment - Falcon 9
ICEYEICEYEICEYEsensing
220 kg
202720Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)Falcon 9
84%
Intelsat-1
Intelsat-SWISSto12communications
Unknown
20271Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)Ariane 6
70%
Intelsat 45
Intelsat-SWISSto12communications
Unknown
20271Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)Ariane 6
55%
IRIDE annual buildout 2027
Agenzia Spaziale ItalianaIRIDEUnknownUnknown
Unknown
202716Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)Unknown
91%
IS-42
SES-TBDcommunications
6,000 kg
20271Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (range)Unknown
68%
IS-43
SES-TBDcommunications
6,000 kg
20271Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (range)Unknown
68%
Jilin-1 annual deployment toward 300-satellite constellation
Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. Ltd. (CGSTL)Jilin-1Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. Ltd. (CGSTL)sensing
Unknown
202774Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)Unknown
74%
JPSS-4 / NOAA-22
National Oceanographic and Oceanic Administration (NOAA)JPSSNorthrop Grummansensing
2,610 kg
20271Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (range)Falcon 9
99%
Logos Network annual deployment - unknown launch vehicle
Logos Space ServicesLogos NetworkTBDcommunications
Unknown
20271Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)Unknown
46%
Marble Imaging constellation annual deployment 2027
Marble Imaging AGMarble Imaging constellationTBD European partnerearth observation
Unknown
20279Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)Unknown
58%
MILNET / Space Data Network Backbone annual deployment 2027
U.S. Space ForceMILNET / Space Data Network BackboneTBD proliferated LEO SATCOM provider basecommunications
Unknown
202724Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)Unknown
34%
NEONSAT production satellites 7-11
KAIST Satellite Research Center (SatRec)NEONSATTBDearth observation
Unknown
20275Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)Unknown
78%
NRO Proliferated Architecture annual deployment 2027
U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)NRO Proliferated ArchitectureSpaceX / Northrop Grumman (reported architecture partners)intelligence surveillance reconnaissance
Unknown
202760Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)Unknown
44%
Nuwa / PIESAT
Piesat Information Technology Co. Ltd (Aerospace Hongtu)Nuwa / PIESATPIESAT Information Technology Co. LtdUnknown
Unknown
202712Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)Unknown
64%
OneWeb LEO extension initial batch
EutelsatOneWeb LEO extensionAirbus Defence and SpaceUnknown
Unknown
2027100Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)Unknown
90%
Pelican modeled annual buildout (2027)
PlanetPlanet PelicanPlanetsensing
200 kg
20276Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)Unknown
62%
Planet Flock / SuperDove annual replenishment
PlanetPlanet Flock / SuperDovePlanetsensing
Unknown
202736Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)Unknown
72%
Project Kuiper / Amazon Leo annual deployment 2027
Amazon KuiperProject Kuiper / Amazon LeoAmazoncommunications
Unknown
2027950Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)Unknown
84%
PWSA Tranche 2 Tracking Layer - L3Harris order
U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)PWSA Tranche 2 Tracking LayerL3Harrismissile warning / missile tracking / fire control
Unknown
202718Jan 1, 2027 - Apr 30, 2027 (range)Unknown
82%
PWSA Tranche 2 Transport Layer Beta - Rocket Lab order
U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)PWSA Tranche 2 Transport LayerRocket Lab USAcommunications
Unknown
202718Jan 1, 2027 - Jul 31, 2027 (range)Unknown
82%
GalaxySpace Galaxy
Galaxy Space
4
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Vehicle
Unknown
Confidence
43%
Orbit
Unknown
Manufacturer
Galaxy Space
Mission
Unknown
Mass
Unknown
Geely Future Mobility annual buildout
Geely Technology Group
36
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Vehicle
Unknown
Confidence
55%
Orbit
LEO
Manufacturer
GeeSpace / Geely Technology Group
Mission
communications
Mass
Unknown
Globalstar Next-Generation / Apple annual deployment
Globalstar
15
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Vehicle
Falcon 9
Confidence
78%
Orbit
Unknown
Manufacturer
MDA
Mission
Unknown
Mass
Unknown
Guowang annual deployment
China Satellite Network Group Co., Ltd. (China SatNet)
210
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Vehicle
Long March / Chinese launchers TBD
Confidence
53%
Orbit
LEO
Manufacturer
CAST / SECM reported on tracked satellites; future supplier mix TBD
Mission
communications
Launch mass
800 kg
Honghu-3 annual buildout 2027
Shanghai Blue Arrow Hongqing Technology Co., Ltd.
180
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Vehicle
Unknown
Confidence
42%
Orbit
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Mass
Unknown
ICEYE annual deployment - Falcon 9
ICEYE
20
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Vehicle
Falcon 9
Confidence
84%
Orbit
LEO
Manufacturer
ICEYE
Mission
sensing
Launch mass
220 kg
Intelsat-1
Intelsat
1
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Vehicle
Ariane 6
Confidence
70%
Orbit
Unknown
Manufacturer
SWISSto12
Mission
communications
Mass
Unknown
Intelsat 45
Intelsat
1
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Vehicle
Ariane 6
Confidence
55%
Orbit
Unknown
Manufacturer
SWISSto12
Mission
communications
Mass
Unknown
IRIDE annual buildout 2027
Agenzia Spaziale Italiana
16
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Vehicle
Unknown
Confidence
91%
Orbit
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Mass
Unknown
IS-42
SES
1
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (range)
Vehicle
Unknown
Confidence
68%
Orbit
GEO
Manufacturer
TBD
Mission
communications
Launch mass
6,000 kg
IS-43
SES
1
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (range)
Vehicle
Unknown
Confidence
68%
Orbit
GEO
Manufacturer
TBD
Mission
communications
Launch mass
6,000 kg
Jilin-1 annual deployment toward 300-satellite constellation
Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. Ltd. (CGSTL)
74
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Vehicle
Unknown
Confidence
74%
Orbit
LEO
Manufacturer
Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co. Ltd. (CGSTL)
Mission
sensing
Mass
Unknown
JPSS-4 / NOAA-22
National Oceanographic and Oceanic Administration (NOAA)
1
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (range)
Vehicle
Falcon 9
Confidence
99%
Orbit
Sun-synchronous LEO
Manufacturer
Northrop Grumman
Mission
sensing
Launch mass
2,610 kg
Logos Network annual deployment - unknown launch vehicle
Logos Space Services
1
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Vehicle
Unknown
Confidence
46%
Orbit
LEO
Manufacturer
TBD
Mission
communications
Mass
Unknown
Marble Imaging constellation annual deployment 2027
Marble Imaging AG
9
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Vehicle
Unknown
Confidence
58%
Orbit
LEO
Manufacturer
TBD European partner
Mission
earth observation
Mass
Unknown
MILNET / Space Data Network Backbone annual deployment 2027
U.S. Space Force
24
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Vehicle
Unknown
Confidence
34%
Orbit
LEO
Manufacturer
TBD proliferated LEO SATCOM provider base
Mission
communications
Mass
Unknown
NEONSAT production satellites 7-11
KAIST Satellite Research Center (SatRec)
5
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Vehicle
Unknown
Confidence
78%
Orbit
Unknown
Manufacturer
TBD
Mission
earth observation
Mass
Unknown
NRO Proliferated Architecture annual deployment 2027
U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
60
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Vehicle
Unknown
Confidence
44%
Orbit
LEO
Manufacturer
SpaceX / Northrop Grumman (reported architecture partners)
Mission
intelligence surveillance reconnaissance
Mass
Unknown
Nuwa / PIESAT
Piesat Information Technology Co. Ltd (Aerospace Hongtu)
12
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Vehicle
Unknown
Confidence
64%
Orbit
Unknown
Manufacturer
PIESAT Information Technology Co. Ltd
Mission
Unknown
Mass
Unknown
OneWeb LEO extension initial batch
Eutelsat
100
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Vehicle
Unknown
Confidence
90%
Orbit
Unknown
Manufacturer
Airbus Defence and Space
Mission
Unknown
Mass
Unknown
Pelican modeled annual buildout (2027)
Planet
6
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Vehicle
Unknown
Confidence
62%
Orbit
LEO sun-synchronous or mid-inclination
Manufacturer
Planet
Mission
sensing
Launch mass
200 kg
Planet Flock / SuperDove annual replenishment
Planet
36
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Vehicle
Unknown
Confidence
72%
Orbit
LEO
Manufacturer
Planet
Mission
sensing
Mass
Unknown
Project Kuiper / Amazon Leo annual deployment 2027
Amazon Kuiper
950
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 (year)
Vehicle
Unknown
Confidence
84%
Orbit
LEO
Manufacturer
Amazon
Mission
communications
Mass
Unknown
PWSA Tranche 2 Tracking Layer - L3Harris order
U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)
18
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Apr 30, 2027 (range)
Vehicle
Unknown
Confidence
82%
Orbit
LEO
Manufacturer
L3Harris
Mission
missile warning / missile tracking / fire control
Mass
Unknown
PWSA Tranche 2 Transport Layer Beta - Rocket Lab order
U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA)
18
2027
Launch window
Jan 1, 2027 - Jul 31, 2027 (range)
Vehicle
Unknown
Confidence
82%
Orbit
LEO
Manufacturer
Rocket Lab USA
Mission
communications
Mass
Unknown
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