Space-Based Health Monitoring Market Report 2025

The space-based health monitoring market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.38 billion in 2024 to $2.7 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rising number of manned space missions, growing investments in space technology, increasing participation of defense organizations, rising demand for space-based health monitoring solutions, and the growing need for professional services in this market.

The space-based health monitoring market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.39 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the rising prevalence of chronic illnesses, increased demand for remote healthcare, a growing elderly global population, expanding needs for healthcare accessibility, and the rising adoption of wearable devices. Key trends in the forecast period include progress in microgravity-compatible health sensors, the integration of artificial intelligence with biosensors, innovations in real-time vital sign tracking technologies, advancements in compact wearables, and improvements in remote diagnostic systems.

Rising demand for remote monitoring is significantly driving the expansion of the space-based health monitoring market. Remote monitoring involves the use of digital tools to collect, track, and transmit health data from individuals in real time without requiring a physical presence. This demand is increasing due to the critical need for continuous health surveillance of astronauts in space, where medical resources are limited and environmental conditions are harsh. Space-based health monitoring enables remote care through satellite communication, allowing real-time transmission of health data from space to medical teams on Earth. This approach ensures ongoing health oversight, early detection of issues, and rapid medical intervention without needing a healthcare provider on-site. For example, in August 2023, Vivalink, a U.S.-based healthcare technology firm, reported that 81 percent of clinicians use remote patient monitoring, representing a 305 percent increase compared to usage in 2020. As a result, the growing interest in remote monitoring is accelerating the growth of the space-based health monitoring market.

Key players in the space-based health monitoring industry are concentrating on the development of cutting-edge products like wearable health monitoring devices to provide timely medical care during space missions. These devices are worn on the body and equipped with sensors to track vital signs continuously. They support the early detection of medical conditions and facilitate remote evaluations in extreme environments such as space. For instance, in November 2024, Hexoskin, a Canadian company specializing in health monitoring devices, announced that it received a contract from the Canadian Space Agency to enhance the Astroskin Bio-Monitor system for Gateway, the planned lunar-orbiting space station. Astroskin, already in use on the International Space Station, monitors astronauts' vital signs continuously and will be modified to meet the demands of deep space missions, contributing to crew safety and health around the Moon.

In July 2024, the Australian National University, an Australia-based public research university, collaborated with Axiom Space and Aqacia to develop an advanced wearable device for astronaut health monitoring. This new wearable is designed to detect, transmit, and analyze physiological data in real time. The project integrates machine learning and digital twin technology to simulate and predict astronaut health, aiming to support fitness for duty in space. The broader objective is to enhance real-time health monitoring for astronauts and potentially extend this technology to support people in remote or underserved areas on Earth. Axiom Space is a U.S.-based company that specializes in space health monitoring technologies.

Major players in the space-based health monitoring market are Medtronic plc, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Philips Healthcare, SpaceX, Garmin Ltd., Blue Origin LLC, European Space Agency, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Spacelabs Healthcare, Luna Innovations, BioIntelliSense, Deep Breathe Inc., Danish Aerospace Company, Ejenta, Hexoskin, Synapsis Medical Technologies, Applications MD, Momentum Health, NURA Medical, iLAuNCH.

North America was the largest region in the space-based health monitoring market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in space-based health monitoring report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the space-based health monitoring market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The sharp hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.

Space-based health monitoring refers to the utilization of space technologies to monitor and manage human health both in space and on Earth. It focuses on tracking vital signs, detecting health changes due to microgravity and radiation, and facilitating timely medical interventions during space missions. This system ensures astronaut health and contributes to the advancement of telemedicine and healthcare services for remote and underserved areas on Earth.

The primary component types of space-based health monitoring include hardware, software, and services. Hardware comprises physical devices that provide continuous and dependable health monitoring in space or isolated settings. It is used in a range of applications such as astronaut health monitoring, remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and others, and serves various end-users, including space agencies, healthcare providers, research institutions, and others.

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The space-based health monitoring market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as remote diagnostics, radiation exposure assessment, predictive health analytics, emergency response planning, and rehabilitation support. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The space-based health monitoring market also includes sales of satellite communication devices, wearable health monitors, remote sensing instruments, telemedicine kits and geospatial mapping software. 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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