Rocket Hybrid Propulsion Market Report 2026

The rocket hybrid propulsion market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.64 billion in 2025 to $1.78 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early adoption of hybrid propulsion technology in experimental rockets, advancements in solid fuel and liquid oxidizer chemistry, increasing investment in space research programs, development of reusable launch vehicle prototypes, rising collaboration between aerospace manufacturers and defense agencies.

The rocket hybrid propulsion market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.45 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for cost-effective and reusable hybrid rocket engines, integration of advanced control and telemetry systems, focus on higher efficiency and thrust-to-weight ratio, expansion of commercial space missions utilizing hybrid propulsion, development of environmentally safer propellant formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include increased investment in reusable hybrid rocket engines, growing commercial launch demand for small satellites, advancements in non-toxic and safer oxidizer combinations, miniaturization of propulsion systems for cubesats, expansion of test facilities and private launch infrastructure.

The growing interest in space tourism is expected to drive the expansion of the rocket hybrid propulsion market. Space tourism refers to commercial travel into space for recreational, leisure, or adventure purposes. This interest is fueled by increasing private sector investment, which is making space travel more accessible and commercially viable. Rocket hybrid propulsion supports space tourism by providing a safer, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional rocket engines, enabling suborbital and orbital travel that is both sustainable and reliable. For example, in September 2024, Electro IQ, a US-based technology company, estimated that space tourism revenue would reach $1.8 billion in 2024, reflecting a 50% year-over-year growth compared to 2023. Thus, rising demand for space tourism is driving growth in the rocket hybrid propulsion market.

Major companies in the rocket hybrid propulsion market are focusing on advanced technologies such as reusable hybrid rockets to improve cost efficiency, sustainability, and operational reliability. A reusable hybrid rocket combines solid fuel with a liquid or gaseous oxidizer and is designed for multiple launches and landings, reducing operational costs and enabling rapid reusability. For instance, in August 2024, Space Zone India, an India-based aerospace company, launched its first reusable hybrid rocket, RHUMI‑1. The rocket uses both solid and liquid propellants, incorporates a CO₂-powered parachute for safe recovery, and is designed for reusability, significantly reducing launch costs and environmental impact. RHUMI‑1 carried multiple small satellites to collect critical data on climate change and atmospheric conditions, marking a milestone for India’s private space sector and demonstrating the potential of sustainable space technology for research, education, and environmental monitoring.

In January 2024, RocketStar, Inc., a US-based aerospace company, acquired Miles Space for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition brought Mitch Simpler onto RocketStar’s board, adding extensive engineering and industry expertise to support product development and commercialization. Miles Space is a US-based manufacturer of electric thrusters, including a nuclear-fusion-enhanced version currently under development.

Major companies operating in the rocket hybrid propulsion market are Northrop Grumman, General Electric Aviation, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Nammo AS, Gilmour Space Technologies, VAYA Space, TiSPACE (Taiwan Innovative Space Inc.), Equatorial Space Systems, HyImpulse Technologies, Firehawk Aerospace, Reaction Dynamics, BluShift Aerospace, Southern Launch, Novart Space Technologies, T4i, MJOLNIR Spaceworks, HyPrSpace, Pulsar Fusion, DeltaV Uzay Teknolojileri, Environmental Aeroscience Corporation (eAc)

North America was the largest region in the rocket hybrid propulsion market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the rocket hybrid propulsion 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 aerospace materials, precision components, and propulsion electronics are increasing production costs for hybrid rocket propulsion systems, affecting affordability and slowing adoption in segments such as launchers for small satellites and tactical missile applications. Regions with high dependence on imported propulsion hardware, particularly Asia-Pacific and Europe, are most impacted, leading to supply chain delays and project postponements. However, tariffs are also encouraging domestic manufacturing, localization of propellant production, and innovation in cost-optimized propulsion components, fostering long-term market resilience.

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Rocket hybrid propulsion is a type of rocket engine that merges characteristics of both solid and liquid propulsion systems. It generally employs a solid fuel combined with a liquid or gaseous oxidizer. This design provides improved safety and control compared to conventional solid rockets. Hybrid engines are frequently considered for their potential in reusable and cost-efficient space missions.

The primary categories of hybrid rocket propulsion are rocket motors and rocket engines. A hybrid rocket motor uses solid fuel alongside a liquid or gaseous oxidizer, blending features of solid and liquid propulsion to achieve enhanced safety and controllability. These systems comprise various components, including motor casings, nozzles, igniters, turbopumps, propellants, and others. Fuel types include solid, liquid, and gel fuels. Hybrid propulsion systems find applications in space launch vehicles, small satellite launchers, satellite maneuvering and attitude control, rocket upper stages, and tactical and interceptor missiles. The main end users consist of military and government agencies, as well as commercial organizations.

The countries covered in the rocket hybrid propulsion market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The rocket hybrid propulsion market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as design, development, testing, and maintenance of hybrid propulsion systems. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The rocket hybrid propulsion market also consists of sales of products including control systems, combustion chambers, valves and regulators, sensors, and telemetry units. 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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