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Satellite IoT Market Expanding with a CAGR of 18.2% by 2035 as Iridium, ORBCOMM, Globalstar, and Hybrid LEO-5G Networks Accelerate Global Industrial Connectivity
The global satellite IoT market is projected to grow from $1.9 billion in 2025 to $10.1 billion by 2035, driven by demand for resilient, globally accessible connectivity solutions. Rapid expansion of LEO constellations, hybrid communication platforms, and standardized non-terrestrial network architectures are reshaping industrial IoT infrastructure. North America currently leads the market due to its strong space infrastructure and early adoption of advanced communication ecosystems.
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Amazon buys Covington’s Globalstar for $11.6B to bolster Leo satellite network
Amazon is acquiring Covington-based Globalstar for $11.57 billion to enhance its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network, Leo, intensifying its competition with Elon Musk’s Starlink in the satellite internet services market. This acquisition follows other significant financial developments in Louisiana, including Textron Systems' $5.8 million expansion in Southeast Louisiana and SwiftSight's $450,000 early-stage venture capital funding. The article highlights these "money moves" as part of a recurring series charting funding news in tech across various regions.