Space-Based Navigation Market Report 2026

The space-based navigation market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $16.12 billion in 2025 to $18.01 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to deployment of early global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), advancements in satellite signal transmission and reception, government and military funding for space-based navigation programs, development of onboard navigation and timing systems, integration of signal augmentation equipment for improved accuracy.

The space-based navigation market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $27.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of global navigation satellite constellations, rising demand for precise real-time positioning in commercial and defense sectors, adoption of advanced route optimization and geolocation tracking solutions, development of next-generation navigation antennas and onboard systems, increased collaboration between satellite manufacturers and navigation service providers. Major trends in the forecast period include signal augmentation and enhancement technologies, integration of multi-constellation gnss receivers, real-time navigation data analytics and processing, expansion of satellite-based timing synchronization, development of space-based navigation hardware miniaturization.

The rising number of satellite launches is anticipated to drive the growth of the space-based navigation market in the coming years. Satellite launches refer to the process of deploying artificial satellites into space using launch vehicles or rockets. The increasing demand for satellite launches stems from the growing need for global connectivity as more regions require reliable internet access through satellite-based broadband services. Space-based navigation supports satellite launches by enabling accurate trajectory planning and in-orbit positioning, ensuring mission precision. It improves launch efficiency by offering real-time tracking and timing, enhancing the overall reliability of space missions. For example, in January 2024, the Space Foundation, a US-based nonprofit organization, reported that global launch activity reached record levels for the third year in a row, with 223 launch attempts and 212 successful missions in 2023, while commercial launches increased by 50% compared to 2022. Therefore, the rising number of satellite launches is contributing to the growth of the space-based navigation market.

Leading companies in the space-based navigation market are focusing on developing advanced products like navigation with Indian constellation (NavIC) chipsets to improve accuracy, reduce reliance on foreign systems, and promote self-reliance in global positioning technology. NavIC chipsets are advanced semiconductor components designed to receive and process signals from India’s regional satellite navigation system, delivering precise positioning and timing services. For instance, in April 2023, Elena Geo Systems, an India-based space technology firm, introduced the NavIC chip. This compact, multi-core, ultra-low-power chip uses India’s NavIC (IRNSS) system while also supporting GPS (USA) and GLONASS (Russia) signals. It enables dual-frequency operation on both L5 and S bands, significantly enhancing location accuracy in challenging environments like urban canyons and remote areas. By integrating NavIC into consumer and industrial applications such as smartphones, vehicle tracking, and precision agriculture, the chip strengthens India’s technological sovereignty and offers a competitive alternative to global navigation systems.

In January 2025, Hexagon AB, a Sweden-based software company, acquired Septentrio NV for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to foster innovation and broaden the market presence of resilient, assured positioning solutions by combining Hexagon’s advanced positioning technologies with Septentrio’s leading GNSS platforms. Septentrio NV is a Belgium-based company specializing in high-precision GNSS receivers for space-based navigation.

Major companies operating in the space-based navigation market are RTX Corporation, Airbus SE, Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Intel Corporation, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, Qualcomm Technologies Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Broadcom Inc., Thales Group, MediaTek Inc., L3Harris Technologies Inc., STMicroelectronics N.V., Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors N.V., Roscosmos, SBG Systems, Indian Space Research Organisation, Aceinna.

North America was the largest region in the space-based navigation market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the space-based navigation 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 have introduced both challenges and opportunities for the space-based navigation market by disrupting global supply chains and increasing costs for components like navigation satellites, antennas, and integrated circuits. This impact is particularly significant in regions with heavy manufacturing dependencies, such as Asia-Pacific, affecting hardware production and software development. Military and defense applications face critical impacts due to sensitivity and procurement constraints, while commercial and scientific research segments also encounter cost pressures. However, tariffs have encouraged diversification of supply chains, boosted local manufacturing initiatives, and accelerated innovation towards cost-optimized and resilient navigation systems, providing some positive momentum for the market.

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Space-based navigation involves using satellite systems to determine precise location, velocity, and timing information anywhere on Earth. It depends on global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) like the Global Positioning System (GPS), Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou. The primary goal is to provide accurate and reliable positioning for applications in transportation, defense, telecommunications, and everyday navigation.

The main components of space-based navigation include hardware, software, and services. Hardware consists of physical elements such as receivers, antennas, processors, transmitters, sensors, and integrated circuits (ICs) that facilitate the reception, processing, and transmission of satellite navigation signals. These components are used across military and defense, commercial, scientific research, and other sectors, serving end-users such as government entities, private companies, and others.

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

The space-based navigation market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as real-time positioning, navigation guidance, timing synchronization, geolocation tracking, and route optimization. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The space-based navigation market also includes sales of navigation satellites, antennas, onboard navigation systems, antennas, signal augmentation equipment, and related hardware and software used for positioning, tracking, and timing applications. 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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