Space Surveillance Market Report 2026

The space surveillance market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.02 billion in 2025 to $2.27 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early development of ground-based radar systems for tracking satellites and debris, initial deployment of space-based optical telescopes for orbital observation, growth of satellite tracking and identification services, foundational implementation of collision avoidance services for operational spacecraft, early adoption of space situational awareness (ssa) software for data analysis and monitoring.

The space surveillance market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.58 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of integrated orbital debris tracking and management systems, increasing use of phased array antennas for real-time surveillance, development of advanced electro-optical sensors for high-precision monitoring, rising demand for data sharing and analysis platforms supporting commercial and governmental space operations, growth in space weather monitoring services to enhance operational safety and asset protection. Major trends in the forecast period include enhanced space debris management, integration of space weather monitoring with surveillance, growth in commercial satellite traffic, expansion of space situational awareness (ssa) software, increasing demand for real-time collision avoidance.

The rising number of satellite launches is expected to drive the growth of the space surveillance market. Satellite launches, conducted using rockets or other launch vehicles, are increasing due to the growing demand for global connectivity, as more satellites are required to support broadband internet, communication networks, and data services in remote and underserved regions. These launches facilitate the deployment of advanced surveillance systems into orbit, improving the monitoring of space objects, tracking orbital debris, and ensuring the security and operational functionality of space assets. For example, in November 2023, the United States International Trade Commission, a US-based government agency, reported that global space launches in 2023 were estimated at 197, up from 186 in 2022. Consequently, the rising number of satellite launches is propelling the space surveillance market.

Major companies operating in the space surveillance market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as space-based tracking satellites to enhance real-time monitoring and improve orbital debris detection. Space-based tracking satellites are placed in orbit to monitor and track objects in space, such as debris, satellites, and spacecraft, using onboard sensors and imaging systems. These satellites enhance space situational awareness by providing real-time data on the position, movement, and potential collisions of objects in orbit, ensuring safer navigation and reducing the risk of space debris incidents. For example, in January 2025, Digantara Research and Technologies Private Limited, an India-based aerospace company, launched SCOT (Space Camera for Object Tracking) aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-12 mission. SCOT is the world’s first commercial space-based space surveillance satellite and represents a significant step forward in global space situational awareness capabilities. The satellite is capable of detecting and tracking objects as small as five centimeters, allowing for frequent revisits and high observation accuracy in low Earth orbit. This capability is essential for avoiding potential collisions, improving orbital traffic management, and providing satellite operators with timely and actionable data.

In October 2025, Firefly Aerospace, a US-based aerospace and defense technology company, acquired SciTec, a national security technology firm, for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Firefly Aerospace aims to strengthen and diversify its national security and space capabilities by incorporating SciTec’s mission-proven defense software analytics, remote sensing, and multi-phenomenology data expertise. SciTec, a US-based company, specializes in space surveillance and offers capabilities in missile warning, tracking, and intelligence.

Major companies operating in the space surveillance market are The Boeing Company, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Thales Alenia Space S.A.S., Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., Airbus Defence and Space S.A., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd, Electro Optic Systems Pty Ltd, Swedish Space Corporation, Spire Global Inc., Astroscale Holdings Inc., Tekever S.A., Capella Space Inc., Millennium Space Systems Inc., HawkEye 360 Inc., Slingshot Aerospace Inc., Albedo Space, Turion Space.

North America was the largest region in the space surveillance market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the space surveillance 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 challenges for the space surveillance market by increasing the cost of importing critical hardware components such as ground-based radars and optical sensors, particularly affecting manufacturers and service providers in Asia-Pacific and North America, which are major hubs for sensor and radar production. The increased costs have led to delays in deployment and development of new surveillance systems, especially impacting the hardware segment. However, tariffs have also encouraged local manufacturing investments and innovation in software and services, fostering more resilient supply chains and cost-optimized solutions in certain regions.

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Space surveillance involves the continuous monitoring, tracking, and analysis of objects in Earth's orbit, including satellites, space debris, and other spacecraft. It relies on ground-based and space-based sensors, radar, and optical systems to detect and catalog these objects, helping to prevent collisions, support satellite operations, and maintain national and space security.

The primary components of space surveillance include software, hardware, and services. Space surveillance software consists of specialized programs and algorithms that process data from satellites and ground-based sensors to identify, track, and forecast the movement of objects in space. These systems operate across various orbital regions, such as low Earth orbit (LEO), medium Earth orbit (MEO), geostationary orbit (GEO), and other orbits. They are applied in a range of sectors including military, commercial, and government, and serve end users such as defense organizations, space agencies, satellite operators, and others.

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

The space surveillance market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as collision avoidance services, data sharing and analysis platform services, orbital debris tracking services, satellite tracking and identification services, and space weather monitoring services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The space surveillance market also includes sales of electro-optical sensors, ground-based radar systems, space-based optical telescopes, phased array antennas, and space situational awareness (SSA) 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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