Rocket Launch Energy Recovery Market Report 2026

The rocket launch energy recovery market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.57 billion in 2025 to $1.8 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing focus on improving launch efficiency prompting early exploration of energy capture concepts, development of power conversion units to harness residual thermal or mechanical energy, rising adoption of sensors and control modules to monitor energy flows during launches, initial integration of regenerative power supply systems in ground operations, growing emphasis on sustainability in government space programs driving interest in energy recovery technologies.

The rocket launch energy recovery market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.08 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of reusable rocket operations increasing demand for advanced energy recovery systems, innovation in high-capacity energy storage enabling more effective utilization of recovered energy, rising commercial launch frequency driving adoption of cost-saving recovery technologies, advancements in exhaust energy capture systems improving overall propulsion efficiency, increasing regulatory and industry focus on sustainable launch practices encouraging broader deployment of energy recovery solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include development of high-efficiency exhaust heat recovery systems, increased use of turbine-based energy extraction units, adoption of advanced high-density energy storage solutions, expansion of regenerative power systems for reusable launch vehicles, integration of precision-controlled energy flow and management modules.

The increasing number of rocket launches is expected to drive the growth of the rocket launch energy recovery market in the coming years. Rocket launches involve propelling rockets into space by generating thrust to overcome Earth's gravity. The rise in launch frequency is largely due to growing demand for satellite-based services such as communication, navigation, Earth observation, and internet connectivity. Rocket launch energy recovery improves space launch systems by capturing and reusing energy from launches, which enhances mission efficiency and sustainability. This process reduces energy waste by supporting reusable technologies, lowering costs, and minimizing environmental impact. For example, in January 2025, the Space Foundation, a US-based nonprofit, reported a 16% increase in orbital launch attempts in 2024, with 259 launches occurring approximately every 34 hours - five hours more frequent than in 2023. Thus, the growing number of rocket launches is fueling the expansion of the rocket launch energy recovery market.

Leading companies in the rocket launch energy recovery market are concentrating on developing advanced energy storage systems that effectively capture, store, and reuse energy generated during launches. Energy storage systems are technologies designed to hold energy for later use, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. For instance, in October 2024, EnerSys, a US-based battery manufacturer, introduced the ABSL lithium-ion space battery onboard NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft. Launched via a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center, this battery will provide power to the spacecraft’s flight systems and scientific instruments during nearly 50 flybys of Jupiter’s moon Europa, which aims to explore its potential for supporting life. This launch marks a significant achievement in EnerSys’ partnership with NASA and showcases its advanced space battery technology.

In November 2024, SpaceX, a US aerospace and defense company, formed a partnership with LG Energy Solution Ltd. to support its deep-space missions with reliable power. This collaboration focuses on developing advanced energy storage systems to back long-duration space missions and provide sustainable power for spacecraft and off-Earth habitats. LG Energy Solution Ltd., a South Korea-based battery technology firm, contributes to rocket launch energy recovery through its cutting-edge energy storage solutions.

Major companies operating in the rocket launch energy recovery market are SpaceX Inc., Blue Origin LLC, United Launch Alliance LLC, Arianespace SA, Relativity Space Inc., ispace Inc., Rocket Lab USA Inc., Firefly Aerospace Inc., Orbex Limited, Stoke Space Technologies Inc., Virgin Orbit LLC, Galactic Energy Space Technology Co. Ltd., Isar Aerospace Technologies GmbH, SpinLaunch Inc., LandSpace Technology Corporation Ltd., Skyrora Limited, PLD Space S.L., Phantom Space Corporation, Astra Space Inc., Space Epoch Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the rocket launch energy recovery market in 2025. The regions covered in the rocket launch energy recovery 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 advanced materials, power electronics, sensors, and thermal management components have increased production costs for rocket launch energy recovery systems, especially affecting energy capture units, power conversion systems, and high-capacity storage technologies sourced from Asia-Pacific and Europe. These tariffs disrupt supply chains, extend manufacturing timelines, and raise integration costs for commercial and scientific launch programs. However, they have also driven domestic innovation, encouraged localized production of energy recovery subsystems, and accelerated the development of cost-effective, sustainable launch energy solutions.

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Rocket launch energy recovery involves capturing and reusing energy generated during a rocket launch, including heat, exhaust gases, and kinetic energy. This process improves launch efficiency, minimizes waste, and lowers operational expenses by recycling energy that would otherwise be lost. It contributes to reduced fuel consumption, better propulsion performance, and promotes more sustainable space missions.

The key components of rocket launch energy recovery include energy recovery systems, energy storage systems, and control systems. Energy recovery systems consist of integrated hardware and software designed to capture, store, and repurpose energy from rocket launches to improve sustainability and cut costs. The technology encompasses thermal, kinetic, and electrical energy recovery methods and finds applications in commercial, military, and scientific space launches.

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

The rocket launch energy recovery market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as exhaust energy utilization, regenerative power supply, and sustainability support services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The rocket launch energy recovery market also includes sales of power conversion units, sensors and control modules, energy storage systems, and energy capture 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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