Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) in Space (Satellite) Market Report 2026

The mechanical ground support equipment (mgse) in space (satellite) market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.28 billion in 2025 to $2.45 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of satellite manufacturing activities, growth in government space programs, increasing number of satellite launches, rising investments in ground testing infrastructure, adoption of standardized satellite platforms.

The mechanical ground support equipment (mgse) in space (satellite) market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.26 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing deployment of mega-constellation satellites, rising investments in commercial space missions, expansion of reusable launch systems, growing demand for automation in pre-launch operations, increasing focus on reducing satellite integration risks. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of robotic satellite handling systems, rising demand for precision lifting and transport equipment, growing integration of automated test and assembly stands, expansion of modular mgse platforms, enhanced focus on satellite safety and alignment.

The rising number of satellite launches is expected to drive the growth of the mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) in space (satellite) market. Satellite launches involve deploying satellites into orbit using launch vehicles for purposes such as communication, navigation, observation, or scientific research. This increase in launches is fueled by growing demand for real-time data services that support faster decision-making and improved monitoring across industries. Mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) is crucial during satellite launches as it ensures safe handling, precise integration, and secure transport of satellites throughout pre-launch procedures. For example, in January 2024, the Space Foundation, a US-based nonprofit, reported that over 2,800 satellites were deployed, marking a 23% rise from 2022, alongside a 33% increase in U.S. launch activity and a 50% increase in commercial launches year over year. Thus, the growth in satellite launches is driving the mechanical ground support equipment market.

Increasing interest in space exploration is also expected to boost the mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) in space (satellite) market. Space exploration involves investigating celestial bodies and phenomena beyond Earth using spacecraft, telescopes, and human missions. The surge in interest stems from the quest for technological advances that enable more ambitious missions beyond Earth. MGSE plays a vital role in space exploration by facilitating safe handling, accurate integration, and rigorous testing of spacecraft, which are essential for mission success. For instance, in March 2024, the Global Change Data Lab, a UK-based research nonprofit, noted that 2,895 objects were launched into orbit in 2023, compared to 2,477 in 2022. Consequently, this growing interest in space exploration supports market expansion for mechanical ground support equipment.

Leading companies in the mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) in space (satellite) market are investing in advanced technologies like high-precision mechanical ground support systems to improve the safe handling, installation, and transport of large satellite structures. These high-precision systems are designed to manage delicate, heavy, and oversized space components with exacting accuracy, maintaining structural integrity and alignment during assembly and launch preparation. For example, in April 2025, Sener, a Poland-based engineering services firm, developed MGSE for the European Space Agency’s Biomass satellite mission. This specialized equipment was built to support the satellite, which measures 12 meters in width and 20 meters in length, through mounting, dismounting, and transport operations. It featured precision devices for panel handling and a secure container system for transporting integrated instruments. Such innovations are critical in ensuring the protection and precise positioning of complex satellite components during ground operations, thereby increasing mission success rates and minimizing launch risks.

Major companies operating in the mechanical ground support equipment (mgse) in space (satellite) market are The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, Northrop Grumman Corporation, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Moog Inc., OHB System AG, Sierra Nevada Corporation, SENER Aeroespacial SA, Electroimpact, MTES Inc., West End BV, Gradel Sàrl, Gruppo ESEA, APCO Technologies SA, HPS GmbH, INASCO, Beyond Gravity, RUAG Space, Thales Alenia Space.

North America was the largest region in the mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) in space (satellite) market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the mechanical ground support equipment (mgse) in space (satellite) market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the mechanical ground support equipment (mgse) in space (satellite) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) in space (satellite) market consists of sales of structural support frames, environmental simulation chambers, positioning and alignment systems, and vibration and shock isolation 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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