What Happened
Launch, Spectrum, Ground Segment, and Component Supply Chain Constraints
The satellite industry is facing significant bottlenecks in launch, spectrum, ground segment, and component supply chain, according to discussions at the World Space Business Week conference. Despite advances in satellite manufacturing, companies are struggling to secure launch slots, with Firefly sold out 24 months in advance, and spectrum allocation and ground infrastructure are also constrained. The component supply chain is also facing lengthy queues, with waits of 18+ months for some parts. This was reported by SatNews.