Satellite Attitude and Orbit Control System Market Report 2026

The satellite attitude and orbit control system market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.44 billion in 2025 to $4.08 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to deployment in early communication and observation satellites, use of gyroscopes for orientation, reliance on thrusters for orbit correction, adoption of star trackers for stabilization, growth in inertial measurement unit (IMU) integration.

The satellite attitude and orbit control system market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.98 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of AI-driven orbit maintenance systems, use in mega-constellation satellite networks, integration with autonomous satellite maneuvering, advancements in precision pointing technologies, adoption of miniaturized sensors for small satellites. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for precise satellite navigation and stabilization, increased adoption of miniaturized control units for small satellites, rising use of electric propulsion for orbit control, development of advanced star trackers and high-accuracy sensors, growth in satellite launch volumes across commercial constellations.

The increasing adoption of communication satellites is expected to drive the growth of the satellite attitude and orbit control systems (AOCS) market. Communication satellites are specialized spacecraft designed to relay and amplify radio telecommunications signals across the globe, supporting television broadcasts, telephone communications, internet services, and military operations. Their adoption is driven by the demand for global coverage, reliable long-distance communication, rapid deployment, and robust broadcast capabilities. Satellite AOCS play a critical role by maintaining precise orientation and orbital position, ensuring continuous signal transmission, optimal solar panel alignment, and operational stability within designated orbital slots. For example, in May 2023, Kongsberg NanoAvionics, a Lithuania-based small satellite manufacturer, reported that out of all satellites in Earth orbit, 3,135 are communication satellites, representing 80% of the total, including earth observation, navigation, and technology development satellites. Therefore, the growth in communication satellite deployment is a key driver for the satellite AOCS market.

Leading companies in the satellite AOCS market are developing advanced solutions such as demonstration satellites to improve orbital precision, maneuverability, and satellite lifespan. Demonstration satellites are designed to test and validate new technologies, systems, or methodologies in orbit before deployment in operational missions. For instance, in March 2024, Axelspace Corporation, a Japan-based space venture, successfully launched and inserted the PYXIS demonstration satellite into a sun-synchronous orbit at 500-600 kilometers above Earth using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket as part of the Transporter-10 rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

In August 2024, CubeSpace, a South Africa-based small satellite ADCS manufacturer, acquired Dawn Dusk for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables CubeSpace to advance satellite technology by integrating cutting-edge attitude determination and control systems into small satellites. Dawn Aerospace, based in New Zealand, specializes in satellite attitude and orbit control systems, complementing CubeSpace’s mission to enhance satellite performance and reliability.

Major companies operating in the satellite attitude and orbit control system market are Maxar Technologies Inc., The Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, Honeywell International Inc., BAE Systems PLC, Thales Group, Safran SA, ViaSat Inc., Moog Inc., OHB System AG, Rocket Lab USA Inc., Millennium Space Systems Inc., GomSpace A/S, NanoAvionics LLC, Blue Canyon Technologies LLC, Jena-Optronik GmbH, AAC Clyde Space, Sener Aeronautica S.A., NewSpace Systems Pty Ltd., NGC Aerospace Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the satellite attitude and orbit control system market in 2025. The regions covered in the satellite attitude and orbit control system 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 satellite components such as propulsion systems, IMUs, and sensor electronics have raised manufacturing and integration costs in the satellite attitude and orbit control system market, impacting commercial space operators and small satellite manufacturers in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. These tariffs have slowed procurement and constellation rollout timelines but also encouraged domestic sourcing, boosting regional manufacturing self-reliance and innovation in lightweight and cost-efficient control technologies.

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A satellite attitude and orbit control system (AOCS) is a system that helps keep a satellite in the right position and path in space. They maintain orientation, orbit adjustment, stabilization, maneuvering, and mission execution. The satellite attitude and orbit control system (AOCS) ensures that the satellite remains in its desired orbit and orientation to carry out its mission effectively, whether that's Earth observation, communication, scientific research, or other purposes.

The main types of satellite attitude and orbit control systems are attitude control systems and orbit control systems. The attitude control system (ACS) encompasses the mechanisms and algorithms used to control the orientation and stabilization of a satellite in space. The various orbit class is geosynchronous orbit (geo), low earth orbit (LEO), medium earth orbit (MEO) with multiple satellite masses such as 10-100 kilogram (kg), 100-500 kilogram (kg), 500-1000 kilogram (kg), below 10 kilograms (kg), above 1000 kilogram (kg). These are used in various applications such as aviation and defense, transportation, and others, and also by various end-users such as commercial, military, and government, others.

The countries covered in the satellite attitude and orbit control system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The satellite attitude and orbit control system market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as precision pointing, orbit maintenance, and stabilization services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The satellite attitude and orbit control system market also includes sales of gyroscopes, thrusters, star trackers, sun sensors, and inertial measurement units (IMUs). 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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