Life Support Pressure Vessels Market Report 2026

The life support pressure vessels market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.33 billion in 2025 to $2.5 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing adoption of pressurized life support systems in aerospace and underwater operations, development of early hyperbaric oxygen chamber vessel technologies, growth in industrial and emergency response applications requiring escape cylinders, advancements in high-strength materials for pressure vessel construction, expansion of medical hyperbaric therapy driving vessel demand.

The life support pressure vessels market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.25 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for advanced life support vessels in commercial spaceflight and exploration, growing investment in next-generation hyperbaric treatment facilities, increased adoption of lightweight composite pressure vessels for enhanced safety and portability, expansion of high-altitude and deep-sea operations requiring reliable gas mixing vessels, technological advancements improving vessel monitoring and pressure regulation systems. Major trends in the forecast period include advancement in high-strength lightweight vessel materials, growing demand for portable emergency life support systems, increased adoption of hyperbaric and medical oxygen therapy vessels, integration of enhanced pressure monitoring and control technologies, rising use of multi-layer safety-engineered vessels for mission-critical applications.

The rise in space travel activities is expected to drive the growth of the life support pressure vessels market going forward. Space travel activities encompass all operations and missions involving the launch, navigation, and exploration of spacecraft beyond Earth’s atmosphere. This increase is fueled by advancements in reusable rocket technology, which significantly lower launch costs and boost mission frequency. Life support pressure vessels support space travel by safely storing and regulating essential gases such as oxygen and nitrogen, ensuring astronauts have a reliable and controlled breathable environment during missions. For example, in July 2023, the Space Foundation, a US-based space advocacy organization, reported that the global space economy reached $570 billion in 2023, reflecting a 7.4% growth from the revised $531 billion in 2022. Therefore, the growing space travel activities are propelling the life support pressure vessels market.

Leading companies in the life support pressure vessels market are focusing on innovative solutions such as next-generation pressure vessels to enhance reliability, weight efficiency, and operational safety in extreme environments. Next-generation pressure vessels are advanced containment systems that utilize high-strength composites and smart monitoring technologies to offer improved strength-to-weight ratios and real-time performance tracking for critical gas or liquid storage applications. For instance, in May 2023, Collins Aerospace, a US-based aerospace and defense systems leader, introduced the OxyJump NG oxygen supply system for military parachutists. This system features an advanced composite pressure vessel that reduces overall weight by 30% without sacrificing strength. It includes a precision regulator that automatically adjusts oxygen flow in response to rapid altitude changes. Additionally, the design is impact-resistant and extensively tested to withstand harsh operational conditions, thereby enhancing safety and performance for high-altitude military jumps.

In July 2023, L3Harris Technologies Inc., a US-based defense contractor, acquired Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aimed to establish a more vertically integrated supplier for national security missions, including space exploration and strategic defense. It also allowed L3Harris to broaden its portfolio by incorporating critical subsystems such as propulsion engines and high-performance pressure vessels. Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc. is a US-based company specializing in life support pressure vessels.

Major companies operating in the life support pressure vessels market are The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., L'AIR LIQUIDE S.A., Rockwell Collins Inc., National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Safran S.A., Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, ILC Dover LP, Astronautics Corporation of America, Luxfer Gas Cylinders, Norris Cylinder Company, David Clark Company Incorporated, Environmental Tectonics Corporation, Paragon Space Development Corporation, Ocean Reef Group Inc., Nuvair.

North America was the largest region in the life support pressure vessels market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the life support pressure vessels 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 metals, composites, and precision manufacturing components are increasing production costs for life support pressure vessels, affecting availability of aluminum, steel, and carbon fiber materials essential for vessel fabrication. These cost pressures are most evident in segments such as composite pressure vessels, multi-layer vessels, and hospital or emergency service applications, with regions like North America and Asia-Pacific facing the greatest disruptions due to material sourcing dependencies. However, tariffs are also encouraging domestic manufacturing, innovation in alternative materials, and localized supply chains, offering modest long-term benefits to the market.

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Life support pressure vessels are specialized containers designed to maintain and regulate essential gases or fluids under pressure to sustain human life in extreme environments like space, underwater, or high altitudes. These vessels are engineered to safely store and control the delivery of oxygen, breathable air, or other life-supporting substances within life support systems. They are built to endure high internal pressures, comply with strict safety standards, and operate reliably under demanding conditions.

The primary types of life support pressure vessels include cylindrical pressure vessels, spherical pressure vessels, composite pressure vessels, and multi-layer pressure vessels. Cylindrical pressure vessels are tubular containers intended to safely contain gases or liquids at high pressure, usually characterized by a long cylindrical shape with rounded ends. Common materials used include carbon fiber, aluminum, steel, and others. These vessels find applications in hospitals and clinics, home care, emergency services, among others, and are utilized by a variety of end-users such as defense, commercial sectors, research institutions, and more.

The countries covered in the life support pressure vessels market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The life support pressure vessels market consists of sales of emergency escape cylinders, hyperbaric oxygen chamber vessels, and gas mixing vessels. 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.

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