Space Systems & Services

Following a decade of weak returns and slow growth years, commercial and civil space businesses are booming. Current U.S. government policies and engagement on the international stage are buoying corporate prospects. Although current growth trends are positive, firms still confront mismatches between capabilities and customer expectations, challenging market and policy environments, and programmatic uncertainty.

Commercial space is turning around after several tough years resulting from an oversupply of bandwidth and launch capacity in the late 1990s. The satellite communications market is expanding, commercial remote sensing is gaining real traction after years of promise, and the launch industry has an atypical undersupply of vehicles.

U.S. government demand for commercial space systems is driven by the uncertain global environment and U.S. involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. Military leaders are dependent upon space assets for situational awareness and for assistance in managing remote operations. These assets have enabled the U.S. military to achieve unprecedented dominance; however, the future preeminence of U.S. space capabilities is less certain. The proliferation of anti-satellite and jamming technologies will likely impact the planning for new space systems while accelerating the demand for new, responsive solutions.

Alongside military purchasing, customer demand for civil space systems and services has steadily increased following the United States’ renewed commitment to human exploration of the Moon and completion of the International Space Station. For the first time in decades there are numerous large procurements, as new spacecraft and launch systems are planned to replace the shuttle fleet.

Avascent’s Experience Serving the Space Sector

For almost 20 years the space sector has been an essential part of Avascent’s consulting portfolio. Our clients face abundant operational, competitive, and political challenges, and have included leading system and launch producers, component and subsystem providers, and the developers of new, space-enabled services and capabilities.

Avascent helps clients navigate those challenges, achieving their goals while managing risk through rigorous, business-focused analysis and a sophisticated understanding of the market and competitive landscape. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff leverage in-depth understanding of industry trends, technology, and political and regulatory issues driving key business decisions in commercial and government markets.

This expertise, along with a deep commitment to our clients’ success, enables us to provide pragmatic solutions to the most pressing strategic and business challenges.