Space Cybersecurity Market Report 2026

The space cybersecurity market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.55 billion in 2025 to $6.22 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing deployment of satellites increasing the attack surface for cyber threats, early development of encryption and secure communication protocols for satellite links, rising incidents of cyber intrusions targeting ground stations and mission control systems, initial adoption of threat intelligence platforms tailored for space operations, expansion of commercial space activities driving demand for onboard system security solutions.

The space cybersecurity market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.67 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing integration of AI-driven threat detection for real-time satellite cybersecurity, development of advanced secure payload and onboard system architectures, rising demand for end-to-end protection across satellite constellations and ground networks, expansion of commercial CT I platforms delivering space-specific threat analytics, growth in international collaboration and regulatory frameworks enhancing cybersecurity requirements for space operators. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing cyberattacks on satellite communication and ground control infrastructure, growing integration of cybersecurity by design into satellite and launch vehicle development, rising demand for managed security services for space missions, expansion of regulatory and compliance requirements for securing space assets, growing collaboration between space agencies, defense organizations, and commercial operators for joint cyber defense initiatives.

The increasing adoption of cloud infrastructure is expected to drive the growth of the space cybersecurity market in the coming years. Cloud infrastructure refers to the foundational system of servers, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies that support cloud computing, enabling users to access computing resources over the internet as needed. The growing use of cloud infrastructure is driven by its capability to support real-time data processing and analytics for space operations through scalable computing power and worldwide accessibility. Cloud infrastructure strengthens space cybersecurity by providing flexible, on-demand computing resources for real-time threat detection and rapid response. It also enables global data sharing and advanced analytics, improving the security of satellite systems and ground networks. For instance, in December 2023, according to Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government agency, 45.2% of enterprises purchased cloud computing services, representing a 4.2% increase from 41% in 2022. Therefore, the growing adoption of cloud infrastructure is fueling the expansion of the space cybersecurity market.

Key companies in the space cybersecurity market are focusing on developing advanced threat monitoring and collaboration platforms to improve global space security, reduce cyber risks, and promote international cooperation. Threat monitoring and collaboration platforms are systems that enable real-time detection, analysis, and response to cyber threats targeting space infrastructure while encouraging information sharing among global stakeholders. For instance, in April 2025, the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC), a US-based nonprofit organization, launched its UK Global Hub. This strategic initiative boosts global threat monitoring and enhances international space security by encouraging cross-border collaboration, real-time intelligence sharing, and coordinated incident response among government agencies, private companies, and research institutions. The hub utilizes advanced analytics and automated threat detection systems to protect critical space infrastructure - including satellites and ground stations - from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

In September 2024, Airbus Defence and Space, a division of Airbus SE based in the Netherlands, acquired INFODAS GmbH for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Airbus aims to enhance its cybersecurity offerings to better safeguard defense, aerospace, and critical infrastructure systems by leveraging INFODAS’s advanced Secure Domain Transition (SDoT) technologies and high-security certifications. INFODAS GmbH, a Germany-based cybersecurity firm, provides EN 9100-certified SDoT gateways and data diodes designed to secure data exchange between satellites, ground stations, and control centers within space cybersecurity.

Major companies operating in the space cybersecurity market are RTX Corporation, Airbus SE, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Leidos Holdings Inc., Blue Origin LLC, Eutelsat Group, Iridium Communications Inc., Rocket Lab USA Inc., ExoAnalytic Solutions, Katalyst Space Technologies, Saber Astronautics, SpaceChain, wolfSSL.

North America was the largest region in the space cybersecurity market in 2025. The regions covered in the space cybersecurity 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 on electronic components, secure communications hardware, and specialized cybersecurity equipment are increasing the cost of securing satellites, ground stations, and launch infrastructure in the space cybersecurity market. Higher import duties on encryption hardware, secure networking devices, and space-qualified processors are pressuring solution providers’ margins and slowing deployments in cost-sensitive commercial segments, particularly in regions that depend on imported space electronics. Government and military projects in North America and Europe remain relatively insulated due to strategic funding, but commercial satellite operators and emerging space nations in Asia-Pacific and Latin America experience higher project costs and longer procurement cycles. In some cases, tariffs are encouraging localization of manufacturing and development of indigenous space cybersecurity capabilities, which can strengthen regional supply chains and drive long-term investment in secure space infrastructure.

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Space cybersecurity involves protecting space-based assets such as satellites, ground stations, and data links from cyber threats, unauthorized access, and digital attacks. It focuses on securing communications, control systems, and mission-critical data. The primary goal is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of space systems and operations against cyber disruptions.

The main components of space cybersecurity include solutions and services. Solutions consist of technologies designed to safeguard space systems like satellites and ground stations by securing networks, data, applications, and user access from cyber threats. These solutions are categorized by platform into satellites, launch vehicles, ground stations, spaceports and launch facilities, command and control centers, and others. Their applications cover satellite communications, earth observation, navigation, space exploration, and more. End users include government and military sectors, as well as the commercial space industry.

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

The space cybersecurity market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as satellite communication protection, ground segment cybersecurity, threat intelligence and monitoring, security for onboard systems, and incident response and risk assessment. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The space cybersecurity market also includes sales of satellite communication protection systems, ground station cybersecurity solutions, secure payload and satellite onboard systems, and cyber threat intelligence (CTI) platforms for space 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 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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