According to Fortune Business Insights™, the global optical satellite communication market size was valued at USD 2,137.0 million in 2024. The market is projected to grow from USD 2,638.6 million in 2025 to USD 6,194.9 million by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.97% during the forecast period.

Data relay satellites prominently use optical communication, which continues to drive the market growth. For remote sensing, Earth observation, and other high-data applications, countries such as China, Japan, Russia, and the U.S. have already demonstrated successful inter-satellite optical communication for enhanced data transmission.

Fortune Business Insights™ presents this information in their report titled, "Optical Satellite Communication Market, 2025–2032."

List of Key Players Profiled in the Report:

• Ball Corporation (U.S.)
• BridgeComm, Inc. (U.S.)
• Honeywell International Inc. (U.S.)
• Laser Light Communications (U.S.)
• Mynaric (Germany)
• NEC Corporation (Japan)
• Surrey Satellite Technology (U.K.)
• Starlink (U.S.)
• Thales Group (France)
• Tesat-Space GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)

Soure:

https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/optical-satellite-communication-market-100860

Segments:

Growing Use of CO2 Laser in Satellite Communication Drives Segmental Growth

Based on laser type, the market is divided into YAG laser, CO2 laser, Silex laser, others. Rising compliance of CO2 laser in satellite communications by offering efficient platform for data transmission dominates the market.