Space Debris Monitoring and Removal Market Report 2026

The space debris monitoring and removal market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.31 billion in 2025 to $1.4 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing number of active satellites leading to higher risk of collisions, technological advancements in space-based sensors and tracking systems, rising awareness of space sustainability and debris hazards, government initiatives and regulations promoting space situational awareness, early adoption of space debris cataloging and orbital analysis services.

The space debris monitoring and removal market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.84 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of advanced debris removal and remediation technologies, integration of ai and machine learning for predictive collision avoidance, rising investments in space traffic management and monitoring services, increasing demand for commercial space debris mitigation solutions, expansion of international collaborations for coordinated space debris tracking and removal. Major trends in the forecast period include growth in real-time orbital debris tracking and prediction solutions, adoption of advanced debris removal technologies (e.g., robotic capture, nets, harpoons), development of space situational awareness platforms integrating multiple sensor sources, expansion of space debris cataloging and database management services, increasing need for collision avoidance and maneuver planning solutions for satellites.

The increasing number of satellite launches is expected to propel the growth of the space debris monitoring and removal market going forward. Satellite launches involve deploying artificial satellites into space using rockets or launch vehicles for purposes such as communication, Earth observation, and scientific research. The surge in satellite launches is driven by rising demand for global connectivity, Earth observation, scientific exploration, commercial applications, and expanding interest in space activities. Space debris monitoring enables satellite operators and launch providers to detect and track debris objects that may pose collision risks during satellite launch and deployment. Additionally, space debris removal efforts aim to reduce the volume of debris in orbit, thereby lowering the chances of collisions with active satellites. For example, in June 2024, the Satellite Industry Association, a US-based organization, reported that the commercial satellite industry achieved record growth in 2023, launching 2,781 satellites - a 20% increase from 2022. The space sector also reached a new milestone with 190 total launches, the highest ever recorded. By year’s end, the number of operational satellites grew to 9,691, representing a 361% increase over the past five years.

Major players in the space debris monitoring and removal market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as commercial debris inspection demonstration satellites, to enhance space situational awareness and foster sustainable space operations. These satellites aim to demonstrate advanced technologies for monitoring and managing space debris, contributing to space sustainability and safer orbital environments. For instance, in February 2024, Astroscale Japan Inc., a Japan-based aerospace company, launched the world’s first debris inspection spacecraft, ADRAS-J. The ADRAS-J mission represents the world's initial endeavor to safely approach, characterize, and survey an existing large debris piece using RPO (Rendezvous and Proximity Operations) capabilities. ADRAS-J is designed to rendezvous with a Japanese H2A upper-stage rocket body, execute proximity operations, and capture photos to assess the rocket body's movement and structural condition. The mission will showcase the most intricate RPO capabilities needed for on-orbit services, demonstrating crucial proximity operations for on-orbit services by capturing images and evaluating the rocket body’s movement and structural condition.

In April 2023, ClearSpace SA, a Switzerland-based aerospace company offering failed satellite and debris removal services, partnered with LeoLabs. This collaboration aims to advance a safer and more sustainable space environment by leveraging their shared vision for a safe and sustainable space ecosystem. This partnership marks a significant stride toward developing effective solutions to mitigate risks posed by space debris and enhance space safety. LeoLabs, a US-based aerospace company specializing in monitoring and tracking space debris in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) using a network of ground-based radar systems, is part of this endeavor.

Major companies operating in the space debris monitoring and removal market are Raytheon Technologies, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, British Aerospace systems, L3Harris Technologies Inc., IHI Corporation, Teledyne Technologies, Thales Alenia Space, Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., Maxar Technologies Inc, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, The Aerospace Corporation, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited, Rocket Lab Limited, Surrey Satellite Technology Limited, ClearSpace SA, Tethers Unlimited, Kongsberg Satellite Services.

North America was the largest region in the space debris monitoring and removal market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the space debris monitoring and removal 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 sensors, tracking systems, and spacecraft maneuvering equipment have increased costs for space debris monitoring and removal solutions, particularly affecting the commercial and defense segments in regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. These tariffs have slowed the deployment of new debris removal missions and increased project expenses. However, tariffs may encourage local manufacturing of critical components, fostering domestic innovation and supply chain resilience, and potentially reducing long-term dependency on imported technology.

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Space debris monitoring and removal encompass the processes of identifying, tracking, and addressing objects of space debris orbiting Earth, along with their disposal to minimize the risk of collisions with operational satellites and spacecraft. This undertaking is crucial for safeguarding space assets, ensuring the safety of space operations, and fostering sustainable space endeavors.

The primary categories of debris size addressed in space debris monitoring and removal include debris ranging from 1mm to 1cm, 1cm to 10cm, and greater than 10cm. Debris measuring between 1mm and 1cm poses a threat to satellites and spacecraft due to their potential for collisions and resulting damage. Various types of orbits, including low Earth orbit (LEO) and geostationary Earth orbit (GEO), are utilized by diverse end-users such as commercial and defense sectors.

The countries covered in the space debris monitoring and removal market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The space debris monitoring and removal market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as orbital analysis and prediction, space debris remediation consultation, debris cataloging, space surveillance, database management, and space debris tracking. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The space debris monitoring and removal market also includes sales of space-based sensors, collision avoidance software tools, space situational awareness tools, tracking systems, spacecraft maneuvering systems, and space traffic management systems. 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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