Satellite industry grows as investors bet billions on space-derived data

Remote-sensing companies project robust growth; some executives anticipate consolidation in sector
Remote-sensing companies project robust growth; some executives anticipate consolidation in sector
Dozens of companies are dotting the skies with satellites, part of a growing bet that buyers on Earth will pay billions of dollars for a more granular view of the planet. Not all of the companies are likely to make it, according to industry observers.