Space Tourism Infrastructure Market Report 2025

The space tourism infrastructure market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.1 billion in 2024 to $1.37 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.2%. The growth during the historic period is attributed to the rise of astronomical tourism, increased demand for commercial space travel, expansion of spaceport construction projects, greater participation from international space agencies, and a growing number of spacecrafts.

The space tourism infrastructure market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.34 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand from affluent individuals, greater accessibility to space tourism, growing interest in space exploration, increased funding for space tourism, and higher demand for educational designs. Key trends during this period include the development of modular space habitats, integration of virtual reality training simulators, innovation in lightweight materials, incorporation of satellite communication networks, and the establishment of comprehensive space traffic management systems.

The rising number of spacecraft is expected to propel the growth of the space tourism infrastructure market going forward. Spacecraft are vehicles or machines designed to travel or operate in outer space. The increase in spacecraft numbers is driven by growing private sector investment in commercial space ventures, which enables rapid innovation, scalable production, and lower launch costs. Space tourism infrastructure supports spacecraft by providing launch, landing, and support facilities, making them essential for safe and repeatable missions. This infrastructure allows efficient operations by integrating advanced technologies and improving reliability and passenger experience in commercial space travel. For example, in December 2024, the European Space Agency, a France-based intergovernmental space agency, reported that around 2,940 spacecraft were launched into orbit in 2023, a 17% increase compared to 2022. Therefore, the rising number of spacecraft is driving the growth of the space tourism infrastructure market.

The increasing space economy is expected to propel the growth of the space tourism infrastructure market going forward. The space economy includes all activities and resources that create and provide value through exploration, research, management, and use of space. Growth in the space economy is fueled by rising demand for satellite-based services, which support vital applications in communication, navigation, and Earth monitoring across various sectors. Space tourism infrastructure enables the space economy by facilitating commercial human spaceflight and expanding access to orbital and suborbital experiences. It contributes to economic growth by promoting innovation, attracting private investments, and generating new revenue streams within the broader space industry. For instance, in April 2024, the space economy was projected to grow at an average annual rate of 9%, rising from $630 billion in 2023 to $1.8 trillion by 2035. Therefore, the increasing space economy is driving the growth of the space tourism infrastructure market.

Major companies operating in the space tourism infrastructure market are focusing on developing advanced offerings such as suborbital flights to enable rapid space access, reduce launch costs, and improve passenger safety and comfort during short spaceflights. Suborbital flights are missions that reach the edge of space without completing a full orbit around Earth, providing a brief space experience before returning. For example, in June 2024, Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc., a US-based space tourism company, launched commercial space tourism flights amid growing demand that exceeds seat availability, with waiting lists expanding and ticket prices expected to rise significantly. These flights take passengers on a suborbital journey beyond 50 miles above Earth, offering several minutes of weightlessness and spectacular views of Earth’s curvature. They utilize advanced technologies such as mid-air launches and feathering wing systems, ensuring a stable and controlled re-entry into the atmosphere, making the journey both thrilling and safe.

Major players in the space tourism infrastructure market are The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Thales Group, Space Perspective Inc., Blue Origin LLC, United Launch Alliance L.L.C., ILC Dover LP, Sierra Space Corporation, Space Exploration Technologies Corp., Jiangsu Deep Blue Aerospace Technology Co Ltd., Axiom Space Inc., Rocket Lab USA Inc., Orion Span Inc., Zero 2 Infinity SL, PD Aerospace Ltd., Bigelow Aerospace LLC, Vast Space LLC, Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc., Orion Span, AdamWorks LLC, Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co Ltd., RocketBreaks Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the space tourism infrastructure market in 2024. The regions covered in space tourism infrastructure report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the space tourism infrastructure 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 tourism infrastructure refers to the physical and technological systems necessary to support commercial human travel to and from space. These infrastructures ensure safe, reliable, and repeatable transportation and accommodation for civilians in space environments. They form the essential foundation that enables the growth of the space tourism industry.

The primary components of space tourism infrastructure include spaceports, spacecraft, ground facilities, and others. A spaceport is a facility designed for the launch and/or landing of spacecraft, functioning similarly to an airport for airplanes. Spaceports are classified by service type into orbital, suborbital, and lunar, and they serve key end users such as commercial entities, government agencies, and others.

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The space tourism infrastructure market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as spaceport construction and maintenance, launch vehicle support services, logistics and transportation services, training facilities for space tourists, and space accommodation solutions. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The space tourism infrastructure market also includes sales of habitation modules, safety and support systems, mission control systems, onboard life support systems, and space communication systems. 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 and 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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