In-Space Manufacturing, Servicing, and Transportation Market Report 2026

The in-space manufacturing, servicing, and transportation market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.18 billion in 2025 to $2.6 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early development of orbital servicing technologies, increasing demand for satellite life-extension services, emergence of initial orbital transfer vehicle concepts, growing focus on orbital debris mitigation solutions, foundational experimentation with microgravity-based manufacturing.

The in-space manufacturing, servicing, and transportation market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.23 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of commercial in-space manufacturing for high-value materials, rising deployment of robotic systems for autonomous satellite servicing, increasing demand for orbital transfer services to optimize satellite positioning, accelerated investment in debris removal missions and technologies, development of modular space infrastructure enabling scalable in-orbit operations. Major trends in the forecast period include growth of in-space refueling and satellite life-extension services, expansion of orbital debris removal and space sustainability missions, emergence of dedicated in-space materials and biofabrication value chains, standardization and modular satellite design for on-orbit assembly and component replacement, development of integrated in-space transportation networks including space tugs and orbital transfer services.

The growing interest in space exploration is expected to drive the expansion of the in-space manufacturing, servicing, and transportation market in the coming years. Space exploration involves investigating and studying outer space using astronomy, robotics, and spacecraft to gain a better understanding of celestial bodies and the universe beyond Earth. This interest is increasing due to the rising global focus on commercial opportunities beyond our planet, as technological advancements have made space missions more feasible and economically viable for both governments and private enterprises. In-space manufacturing, servicing, and transportation contribute to sustainable space exploration by reducing reliance on Earth, extending mission durations, and enabling the construction of orbital infrastructure. For example, in April 2024, the World Economic Forum reported that the space economy is projected to grow from $630 billion in 2023 to $1.8 trillion by 2035, with an expected annual growth rate of 9%. Consequently, the rising demand for space exploration will drive the growth of the in-space manufacturing, servicing, and transportation market.

Leading companies in the in-space manufacturing, servicing, and transportation sector are prioritizing the development of sophisticated solutions such as comprehensive microgravity services to minimize the need for multiple vendors. These end-to-end microgravity services cover the entire spectrum of support required for activities in microgravity, including mission planning, execution, logistics, and post-mission analysis. For instance, in October 2023, Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA), Yuri, and ATMOS Space Cargo (ATMOS), a German space technology firm, launched Eva, an end-to-end microgravity service offering a complete solution for biotech research and product development in microgravity. This service manages all phases from launch to return to Earth and leverages Yuri’s ScienceTaxi platform to facilitate life science and biotech experiments in low Earth orbit. It also provides payload integration, mission control, and live data tracking to ensure precise execution of experiments and guarantees the safe return of payloads through its Phoenix capsule.

In March 2023, Voyager Space, a US-based provider of space and national security solutions, acquired ZIN Technologies Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition has expanded Voyager Space’s technological and infrastructure capabilities, aiding the advancement of its Starlab development initiative. ZIN Technologies Inc., based in the US, specializes in in-space manufacturing.

Major companies operating in the in-space manufacturing, servicing, and transportation market are Boeing Co., Lockheed Martin Corp., Northrop Grumman Corp., Mitsubishi heavy industries, Ltd., Thales Group, SpaceX Corp., Blue Origin LLC, ArianeGroup, Maxar Technologies, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Momentus Space, Relativity Space Inc., ispace Inc., Rocket Lab, Firefly Aerospace Inc., Astroscale Holdings Inc., Impulse Space Inc., D-Orbit SpA, Astrobotic Technology Inc., Orbit Fab Inc.

North America was the largest region in the in-space manufacturing, servicing, and transportation market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the in-space manufacturing, servicing, and transportation 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-grade metals, composites, electronics, and precision manufacturing equipment are increasing capital and operating costs across in-space manufacturing, servicing, and transportation activities, particularly for materials-intensive segments such as metals, alloys, composites, and semiconductor fabrication. These measures most heavily affect government and commercial programs in regions dependent on cross-border supply chains for launch vehicles, satellite platforms, and in-space infrastructure, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. In-space transportation services such as orbital transfer, cargo delivery to space stations, and space tugs are experiencing higher hardware and integration costs, which may delay missions and constrain smaller operators. However, tariffs are also encouraging localization of production, regional supply-chain diversification, and long-term investments in advanced material processing and in-space infrastructure, which can ultimately strengthen domestic capabilities in this market.

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In-space manufacturing, servicing, and transportation encompass the combined activities that facilitate the creation, upkeep, and movement of assets and materials within the space environment. This concept takes advantage of microgravity and other distinctive space conditions to perform operations that enhance the sustainability, scalability, and effectiveness of space missions.

The primary categories of in-space manufacturing, servicing, and transportation include in-space manufacturing, in-space servicing, and in-space transportation. In-space manufacturing refers to the production of parts, equipment, or entire systems directly in outer space rather than launching them from Earth. It utilizes various materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and alloys and is carried out by government agencies, commercial firms, non-profit organizations, research centers, and universities. This approach is used for applications including communication, earth observation, navigation, space tourism, and scientific investigation.

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

The in-space manufacturing, servicing, and transportation market includes revenues earned by entities by satellite refueling, orbital debris removal, orbital transfer services, and structural deployment. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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