Space Infrastructure Market Report 2025

The space infrastructure market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $129.54 billion in 2024 to $142.91 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth during the historic period was driven by increasing demand for satellite-based services, wider adoption of reusable launch vehicles, greater government funding in space programs, rising need for space data, and expanded deployment of satellite constellations.

The space infrastructure market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $208.86 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The projected growth during the forecast period is driven by rising demand for satellite connectivity, increased use of space-based Earth observation, growing investments in space startups, ongoing development of reusable launch vehicles, and heightened demand for precision navigation services. Key trends expected include the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning, progress in small satellite deployments, expansion of commercial space stations, creation of high-throughput satellite networks, and advancements in electric propulsion technologies.

The increasing number of satellite launches is expected to drive growth in the space infrastructure market going forward. Satellite launches involve deploying artificial satellites into orbit using rockets or launch vehicles. This surge in demand is largely driven by the expanding need for global connectivity, as more areas seek dependable internet access through satellite broadband networks. Space infrastructure supports satellite launches by providing crucial ground and orbital facilities such as launchpads, tracking stations, and command centers. These systems ensure mission success by facilitating pre-launch preparations, real-time communications, and post-launch data handling, enabling effective and reliable space operations. For example, the U.S. Government Accountability Office reported in September 2022 that there were nearly 5,500 active satellites in orbit, with projections estimating an additional 58,000 launches by 2030. Consequently, the rising frequency of satellite launches is contributing to the growth of the space infrastructure sector.

Leading companies in the space infrastructure market are emphasizing strategic partnerships to broaden their global presence and accelerate the deployment of advanced satellite and launch technologies. Such collaborations involve organizations joining forces to share resources and expertise toward mutual goals, fostering innovation, reducing costs, and enhancing competitive positioning. For instance, in December 2024, the Space Science and Geospatial Institute (SSGI), an Ethiopian government agency, partnered with a Chinese company to inaugurate a new 12-meter satellite ground station - a key component of space infrastructure. This facility improves the nation’s independent satellite communication and control capabilities, enables the reception of high-resolution Earth observation data, and supports real-time monitoring efforts. It plays an essential role in sectors like agriculture, disaster response, and environmental monitoring, thereby aiding national development and resilience.

In September 2024, Redwire Corporation, a U.S.-based space infrastructure provider, acquired Hera Systems Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition enhances Redwire’s capabilities in small satellite manufacturing and Earth observation to support both national security and commercial space missions. Hera Systems Inc., headquartered in the U.S., specializes in the production of space infrastructure components.

Major players in the space infrastructure market are The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus Group, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Safran S.A., Thales Group, SpaceX, Blue Origin LLC, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Viasat Inc., Maxar Technologies Inc., OHB System AG, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Rocket Lab USA, Redwire Corporation, NanoAvionics, Astra Space Inc., and Beijing Commsat Technology Development Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the space infrastructure market in 2024. The regions covered in space infrastructure report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the space 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 infrastructure encompasses all the systems and facilities that enable space activities, including satellites, launch vehicles, space stations, and ground control networks. It provides essential services like communication, navigation, and Earth observation, supporting scientific research and space exploration. This infrastructure plays a crucial role in everyday life on Earth as well as in advancing human activities beyond our planet.

The primary components of space infrastructure include satellites, ground stations, launch vehicles, and additional elements. Satellites are man-made objects placed in orbit around Earth or other celestial bodies to carry out functions such as communication, navigation, surveillance, and scientific investigation. They serve a wide range of applications, including Earth observation, telecommunications, and research, catering to commercial, governmental, and private sector users.

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The space infrastructure market consists of sales of space stations, spaceports, space tugs, and orbital refueling and servicing platforms. 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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