Space-Based Disaster Management Market Report 2026

The space-based disaster management market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.65 billion in 2025 to $4 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early deployment of remote sensing satellites for disaster monitoring, development of geospatial mapping technologies for emergency response, government investments in space-enabled disaster management programs, integration of mobile ground stations for rapid data acquisition, adoption of hyperspectral imaging for damage and resource assessment.

The space-based disaster management market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.66 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of satellite constellations for continuous global disaster coverage, increasing use of real-time data transmission for emergency decision-making, adoption of AI and machine learning for predictive disaster analytics, growth in partnerships between space agencies and disaster management organizations, development of advanced satellite navigation and communication systems for coordinated response. Major trends in the forecast period include real-time satellite data integration, enhanced geospatial analytics for disaster risk assessment, multi-sensor satellite payload development, cloud-based disaster management platforms, public-private collaboration in space-based disaster response.

The increasing frequency of natural disasters is expected to drive growth in the space-based disaster management market in the future. Natural disasters are sudden natural events that cause extensive harm to people, infrastructure, and the environment. Climate change is contributing to more severe and unpredictable weather patterns, leading to a rise in events such as floods, hurricanes, and wildfires. This increase fuels the need for space-based disaster management, which offers rapid, large-scale monitoring and early warning capabilities through satellite imagery, enabling authorities to respond more efficiently and reduce damage. For example, in January 2024, the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), a US federal agency, reported that the United States experienced 28 separate weather and climate disasters in 2023, each causing at least $1 billion in damages. These disasters resulted in total estimated losses of $92.9 billion. Therefore, the growing incidence of natural disasters is boosting the space-based disaster management market.

Companies operating in the space-based disaster management market are concentrating on developing advanced solutions, such as high-resolution synthetic satellites, to capture detailed surface information. These synthetic satellites use synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology, enabling them to obtain accurate and detailed images of the Earth’s surface, even in low-light conditions or when cloud cover is present. For example, in August 2024, ICEYE, a Finland-based Earth observation company, launched four additional Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites into orbit. This expansion strengthens the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation, allowing ICEYE to offer high-resolution, all-weather imaging capabilities. The new satellites provide 25 cm resolution imagery to support both commercial and dedicated customer missions. Built by ICEYE in Finland and the United States, they were integrated by Exolaunch and launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-12 rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

In January 2025, Neo Space Group, a space services company based in Saudi Arabia, acquired UP42 for an undisclosed sum. Following the acquisition, UP42 and Neo Space Group will collaborate to build a cutting-edge Earth observation infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. This partnership aims to improve various sectors, including government operations, agriculture, energy, and tourism. UP42 is a Germany-based provider specializing in space-based disaster management solutions.

Major companies operating in the space-based disaster management market are Airbus SE, Maxar Technologies Holdings Inc., ICEYE Ltd., Planet Labs PBC, Spire Global Inc., BlackSky Technology Inc., EarthDaily Analytics, EOS Data Analytics Inc., Capella Space, Pixxel, Synspective Inc., SpaceKnow Inc., OroraTech GmbH, MDA Corporation, Satellogic, Astro Digital, Astraea Inc., Umbra Lab Inc., LiveEO GmbH, Blue Sky Analytics LLC.

North America was the largest region in the space-based disaster management market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the space-based disaster management 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 impacted the space-based disaster management market by increasing costs and causing delays in the procurement of satellite payloads, ground stations, and advanced imaging sensors, particularly affecting manufacturers and service providers in Asia-Pacific regions such as China and India, which are major hubs for satellite components. While tariffs have increased operational expenses and supply chain complexities, they have also encouraged local manufacturing investments and innovation in cost-effective satellite technologies, potentially boosting domestic capabilities and reducing long-term dependencies on imports.

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Space-based disaster management involves utilizing satellite technologies and space infrastructure to aid in the monitoring, evaluation, and coordination of responses to natural and human-made disasters. This process includes the systematic collection and transmission of data from space to improve situational awareness, enable early warnings, and support decision-making during emergency situations.

The primary solutions in space-based disaster management include satellite communication, satellite navigation, earth observation, and more. Satellite communication entails the use of artificial satellites to send and receive voice, video, and data signals across long distances. It is employed for applications such as flood monitoring, earthquake detection, storm tracking, wildfire management, and others, serving a variety of end users including government agencies, defense sectors, commercial entities, and others.

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

The space-based disaster management market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as damage assessment, geospatial mapping, resource allocation support, real-time data transmission, and recovery planning assistance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The space-based disaster management market also includes sales of remote sensing payloads, satellite navigation receivers, mobile ground stations, and hyperspectral cameras. 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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