Research Methodology – CubeSat Market
At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the CubeSat Market comprises the following key stages:
Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis
Our baseline thesis for the CubeSat Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:
Factors considered while calculating market size and share:
- The number of CubeSat launches every year
- The total revenues from the CubeSat industry
- The size and growth of the satellite industry as a whole
- Growth of customer base in University research, defence, IoT firms, and government agencies
- Movement of CubeSat launch prices
- Geographies in which CubeSats are being launched and used
- Future technology advancements and the scope for CubeSats usage
- Expected growth in the communication industry and its impact on CubeSat market
Key Market Indicators:
- Global spends on CubeSats by end-users
- Average cost of manufacturing and deploying a CubeSat
- Number of companies that are manufacturing and operating CubeSats
- Global investment in CubeSat research and development
- Government regulations and support pertaining to the use of CubeSats
- Trends in adoption of CubeSats by different industries
- The successful operation ratio of CubeSats in space
Growth Trends:
- Increasing demand for data from industries like agriculture, weather forecasting, telecom etc.
- Technological advancements in the field of communication and internet of things (IoT)
- Growth of investment in space technology and specifically in satellite technology
- Increasing use of CubeSats in academic and scientific research
- Governmental push towards digitization and space exploration efforts
- Expansion of commercial space industry and increased collaboration between government and private entities
Secondary Research
Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the CubeSat Market. Key inputs include:
- Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
- Company press releases and product launch announcements
- Public executive interviews and earnings calls
- Strategy briefings and M&A updates
- Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
- Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
- Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
- Relevant Associations for the CubeSat Market
- Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
- Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
- Import/export trade data and tariff databases
- Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals
- Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
- Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
- Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends
Primary Research
To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:
- Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
- Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
- Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users
- Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
- Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers
- Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
- Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints
Data Triangulation & Forecasting
The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:
- Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
- Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
- Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors
- Time-series analysis
- Regression and correlation studies
- Baseline modeling
- Expert validation at each stage
Outcome
The outcome is a comprehensive and validated market model that captures:
- Market sizing (historical, current, forecast)
- Growth drivers and restraints
- Opportunity mapping and investment hotspots
- Competitive positioning and strategic insights
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