Falling launch costs set to boost VLEO satellite marketGlobal investment in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellites will reach nearly $10-billion by 2031 – up from $5,2-billion in 2026 – according to a new study from Juniper Research. This growth of almost 100% will be driven by:Expanding commercial interest in launching next-generation VLEO satellite constellations. The research found that these three factors are driving down average launch costs and reshaping the commercial outlook for VLEO satellites. Earth observation to fuel VLEO market growthThe report identified Earth observation as the primary driver of VLEO satellite investment throughout the forecast period. The VLEO vendors that solve these challenges first will gain a significant advantage, making now the right time to invest.