Top 10 Trends in Space Technology

This Carahsoft report identifies 10 space technology trends for defense and civilian government agencies. It covers missile warning, counterspace protection, commercial satellite services, and emerging lunar infrastructure. The Department of Defense is fielding new sensors for hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking.

Readers will learn how agencies use in-space servicing to extend satellite lifespans, Earth observation to monitor disasters, and AI to process sensor data. The report also examines backup positioning, navigation, and timing capabilities in response to GPS jamming and spoofing, as well as optical links for faster data transport. Carahsoft describes space tools that provide “access to critical data that supports mission success.” The final trend covers lunar communications, surface power, and cargo delivery for sustained operations.