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The satellite industry is evolving from artisan to mass production, with companies like OneWeb and SpaceX leading the way since 2018, particularly in Seattle. By 2025, over 3,000 Starlink satellites were produced, drastically reducing costs and making LEO satellite communications economically viable, despite ongoing challenges from innovations in the commercial sector. Meanwhile, government and military funding for GEO spacecraft suggests that traditional satellite manufacturers may continue to thrive.