Space Weather Forecasting Market Report 2026

The space weather forecasting market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.26 billion in 2025 to $1.39 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing reliance on satellite-based communication and navigation systems, development of early solar observation satellites, growing awareness of geomagnetic storm impacts on power grids, government funding for space weather research programs, advancements in computational models for solar activity prediction.

The space weather forecasting market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.01 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for real-time space weather data services, integration of AI and machine learning for predictive forecasting, expansion of commercial satellite constellations requiring monitoring, adoption of space weather forecasting in insurance and risk management, increased collaboration between aerospace and energy sectors for mitigation planning. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for radiation storm alerts for aviation safety, increased reliance on satellite-based solar wind monitoring, growing investment in geomagnetic storm forecasting for grid resilience, expansion of commercial space operations requiring real-time insights, integration of multi-source observation networks for accuracy.

The rising number of satellite launches is expected to drive the growth of the space weather forecasting market. Satellite launches involve deploying artificial satellites into designated orbits for purposes such as communication, Earth observation, navigation, or scientific research. The increase in launches is fueled by growing demand for global internet connectivity, leading companies to deploy extensive satellite constellations in low Earth orbit. Space weather forecasting supports these satellite missions by predicting solar storms, radiation levels, and other space weather events, enabling mission planners to select safe launch windows and implement protective measures for satellites. For instance, in November 2023, the United States International Trade Commission, a US-based government agency, reported that global space launches in 2023 reached an estimated 197, up from 186 in 2022. Therefore, the rising number of satellite launches is propelling the growth of the space weather forecasting market.

Key players in the space weather forecasting market are developing advanced solutions to improve the accuracy and timeliness of predictions concerning solar storms, geomagnetic activity, and radiation hazards. These advanced space weather forecasting services employ satellite data, artificial intelligence models, and simulations to monitor and predict solar activity and its effects on Earth’s infrastructure. For instance, in August 2024, Lynker Corporation, a US-based company, launched Lynker Space, which offers precise, industry-specific space weather forecasts and alerts. These services assist organizations in protecting critical assets and ensuring operational continuity amid solar and geomagnetic threats. Lynker Space aims to provide actionable insights and sophisticated dashboards to support immediate and long-term risk management across sectors including satellite operations, aviation, and energy.

In September 2025, Mission Space, a US-based aerospace and defense company, partnered with Starcloud. The partnership aims to integrate Mission Space’s real-time, high-resolution space weather intelligence into Starcloud’s orbital AI compute platform. Starcloud, a US-based space infrastructure startup, develops and operates data centers in orbit to support cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, enabling resilient, high-performance computing in space.

Major companies operating in the space weather forecasting market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Met Office Space Weather Operations Centre, DTN, Rhea Group, British Antarctic Survey, Lynker Space, Japan Meteorological Agency, European Space Agency, Mission Space, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, Space Environment Technologies, Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., Canadian Space Weather Forecast Centre, Finnish Meteorological Institute, Goddard Space Flight Center.

North America was the largest region in the space weather forecasting market in 2025. The regions covered in the space weather forecasting 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 are influencing the space weather forecasting market by increasing the cost of importing specialized sensors, satellite components, and advanced computing hardware required for accurate forecasting models. These added expenses particularly affect satellite-based observation methods and government or research-focused segments in regions dependent on foreign technology. While tariffs disrupt procurement cycles and slow infrastructure upgrades, they also encourage local manufacturing and regional partnerships that may reduce long-term dependency on external suppliers. Some markets benefit from tariff-driven incentives promoting domestic innovation and resilient forecasting capabilities.

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Space weather forecasting involves predicting disturbances in the space environment, mainly caused by solar events like solar flares, solar wind, and geomagnetic storms. These predictions help reduce risks to satellites, communication networks, navigation systems, and power infrastructure both on Earth and in space.

The primary types of space weather forecasting include solar flare forecasting, geomagnetic storm forecasting, solar radiation storm forecasting, and others. Solar flare forecasting aims to predict intense bursts of solar radiation that can disrupt communication and navigation systems on Earth. Forecasting techniques encompass ground-based and satellite-based observations, among others. These forecasts support various applications such as aerospace, defense, power grid management, satellite communications, and more, serving end users including government agencies, commercial entities, and research organizations.

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

The space weather forecasting market includes revenues earned by entities through polar route flight planning support, pipeline corrosion forecasting, and insurance risk assessment. 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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