Space Technology (SpaceTech) Market Report 2026

The space technology (spacetech) market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $498.44 billion in 2025 to $531.97 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing government and private investments in satellite and spacecraft development, technological advancements in spacecraft components and payload instruments, rising demand for earth observation and navigation services, growth in space debris tracking and management initiatives, early adoption of space tourism and commercial spaceflight services.

The space technology (spacetech) market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $689.49 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of private and commercial space exploration activities, integration of ai and robotics for autonomous space operations, rising deployment of advanced satellites and instruments for scientific research, development of cost-effective spacecraft and reusable launch systems, increasing adoption of space technology for communication, positioning, and global connectivity services. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for small satellite launches and constellations, growth of private space tourism ventures, enhanced space debris tracking and mitigation technologies, expansion of deep-space exploration missions, rising adoption of in-space manufacturing and resource utilization.

The rise in space exploration is expected to propel the growth of the space technology (SpaceTech) market going forward. Space exploration refers to the investigation and study of outer space through the use of space technology, satellites, probes, and manned missions. Space exploration leverages space technology by deploying satellites, rovers, telescopes, and spacecraft to collect data, conduct scientific research, and support human missions beyond Earth’s atmosphere. For instance, in June 2024, as reported by the Satellite Industry Association, a US-based organization, the commercial satellite industry in 2023 experienced record-breaking growth, launching 2,781 satellites - a 20% increase from 2022. The space sector also set a new milestone with 190 total launches, the highest ever recorded. By the end of the year, the number of operational satellites reached 9,691, marking a 361% rise over the past five years. Therefore, the rise in space exploration is driving the space technology (SpaceTech) market.

Key players in the space technology (SpaceTech) market are focusing on developing innovative products to strengthen their market position. One such innovation is the aerospace pollution monitoring instrument, which utilizes sensors and detectors to measure and analyze air, water, or soil quality for environmental assessment. For example, in April 2023, Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., a US-based manufacturer of spacecraft and technologies, launched the tropospheric emissions monitoring of pollution (TEMPO) instrument. TEMPO observes air quality in geostationary orbit during daylight hours, providing high spatial resolution measurements of pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, formaldehyde, and ozone across North America. With its capability to track pollution at micro-urban scales every hour, TEMPO enhances air quality prediction accuracy by 50%.

In June 2023, York Space Systems, a US-based developer of small-scale spacecraft platforms, acquired Emergent Space Technologies Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is expected to bolster York's software capabilities and enhance its mission design for defense, civil, and intelligence community programs. Emergent Space Technologies Inc. specializes in developing mission software and guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) solutions for multi-spacecraft missions.

Major companies operating in the space technology (spacetech) market are The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., NEC Corporation, Safran S.A., Thales Group, Ball Corporation, Leonardo SpA, SpaceX, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Viasat Inc., SES S.A., Maxar Technologies, Eutelsat Communications SA, Sierra Nevada Corporation, OHB System AB, MDA Space, Telesat, Rocket Lab USA Inc, ICEYE Inc, Blue Origin LLC, Beijing Commsat Technology Development Co. Ltd, Astra Space Inc, Virgin Galactic, Hedron.

North America was the largest region in the space technology (SpaceTech) market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the space technology (spacetech) market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on high-precision space components, satellites, launch vehicles, and communication systems have raised production and procurement costs, impacting project timelines and international collaborations in the space technology market. Small satellite launches and deep-space communication systems are among the most affected segments, particularly in regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific where reliance on imported subsystems is high. However, tariffs have encouraged local manufacturing, investment in domestic supply chains, and strategic partnerships, potentially strengthening technological independence and innovation capabilities in the market.

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Space technology, often referred to as SpaceTech, involves the application of engineering principles to the design, development, manufacture, and operation of devices and systems for space travel and exploration. It serves various purposes, including space exploration and activities beyond the Earth's atmosphere, such as the exploration of other planets, the study of the universe, and the provision of communication and navigation services to support human activities.

The primary types of space technology include space vehicles, spacecraft, space stations, orbital launch vehicles, deep-space communications, in-space propulsion, and other related categories. A space vehicle is a craft capable of traveling in outer space, serving as a satellite around the sun and transporting payloads such as satellites, space stations, and scientific instruments into space. Applications of space technology span navigation and mapping, meteorology, disaster management, satellite communication, satellite television, remote sensing, science and engineering, military and national security, internet services, and others. End users include government, military, and commercial entities.

The countries covered in the space technology (spacetech) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The space technology (SpaceTech) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as earth observation, navigation and positioning, space tourism, space debris tracking and management, and communication services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The space technology (SpaceTech) market also includes sales of satellites, spacecraft, space suits, spacecraft components, telescopes, payloads and instruments. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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