Rocket Engine Turbo Pump Market Report 2026

The rocket engine turbo pump market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.54 billion in 2025 to $1.65 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing adoption of high-thrust liquid propulsion systems driving demand for advanced turbo pumps, development of staged combustion and gas-generator cycle turbo pumps to improve engine performance, early integration of cryogenic turbo pumps supporting liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen missions, technological improvements in turbine efficiency enabling higher flow and pressure capabilities, government-funded space programs spurring production of precision-engineered turbo pump assemblies.

The rocket engine turbo pump market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.16 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of reusable launch vehicles increasing need for durable and maintainable turbo pumps, advancements in electric turbo pump designs enabling simplified engine architectures, growing commercial launch cadence driving scalable turbo pump manufacturing, innovation in dual-mode and expander cycle systems improving mission flexibility, rising investment in high-performance propulsion for deep-space missions boosting demand for next-generation turbo pumps. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced high-speed turbine design, integration of electric turbo pump architectures, improved cryogenic propellant handling systems, reusable engine turbo pump life-extension technologies, high-precision manufacturing for extreme rotational speeds.

The increasing number of space missions is anticipated to drive the growth of the rocket engine turbopump market in the coming years. Space missions are planned activities conducted beyond Earth’s atmosphere using spacecraft or satellites for purposes such as exploration, research, communication, observation, or defense. The rise in space missions is driven by the expanding need for satellite-based communication services, as global demand for high-speed internet, remote connectivity, and data transmission continues to grow. Rocket engine turbopumps support space missions by supplying high-pressure propellant flow, enabling strong and efficient engine performance. They help reduce system weight and complexity through compact, high-speed pumps that improve mission reliability and propulsion efficiency. For example, in June 2024, the Satellite Industry Association, a US-based organization, reported that the commercial satellite sector experienced record-breaking expansion in 2023, launching 2,781 satellites - a 20% increase from 2022. The space industry also reached a historic milestone with 190 total launches, the highest ever recorded. By the end of the year, the number of operational satellites rose to 9,691, marking a 361% increase over the past five years. Therefore, the growing number of space missions is contributing to the expansion of the rocket engine turbopump market.

Key companies in the rocket engine turbopump market are emphasizing the development of technological innovations such as cryogenic feed systems to improve fuel efficiency, enhance engine performance, and support high-thrust cryogenic propulsion applications. A cryogenic feed system is a mechanism designed to store, regulate, and deliver extremely cold propellants such as liquid hydrogen or liquid oxygen to a rocket engine under specific pressure and temperature conditions. For instance, in September 2025, Astrophel Aerospace, an India-based technology company, developed an indigenous cryogenic pump for its Astra C1 rocket, intended to deploy small satellites into space. It provides efficient, high-pressure propellant delivery essential for rocket engine propulsion. Its compact and cost-effective design supports affordable small satellite launches, strengthening India’s private space sector and reducing dependence on foreign technologies. By transitioning to a turbopump, Astrophel aims to boost engine power and reliability, advancing India’s space capabilities and contributing to the expanding $44 billion space industry.

In March 2023, Vast Space LLC, a US-based space infrastructure company, acquired Launcher Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to expedite the development and in-orbit testing of Vast’s artificial-gravity space station technologies by utilizing Launcher’s propulsion systems, engineering expertise, and Orbiter space tug platform. Launcher Inc. specializes in developing high-efficiency liquid rocket engines and rocket engine turbopumps.

Major companies operating in the rocket engine turbo pump market are Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., L3Harris Technologies Inc., IHI Corporation, Reaction Engines Limited, Ebara Corporation, Space Exploration Technologies Corp., Blue Origin LLC, GKN Aerospace Services Limited, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG, Safran S.A., Avio S.p.A., Sierra Space Corporation, Rocket Lab USA Inc., Firefly Aerospace Inc., Ursa Major Technologies Inc., Barber-Nichols Inc., Astra Space Inc., P3 Technologies GmbH, Taylor Hobson Ltd., Space Engine Systems Inc., WEPA-Technologies GmbH.

North America was the largest region in the rocket engine turbo pump market in 2025. The regions covered in the rocket engine turbo pump 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 precision aerospace components, high-grade alloys, and cryogenic pump materials have increased production costs and introduced supply delays across turbo pump manufacturing. The most affected segments include cryogenic turbo pumps, staged combustion turbo pumps, and high-performance pump assemblies, with regions dependent on cross-border machining and metal imports such as Europe and Asia-Pacific feeling the strongest impact. While tariffs have tightened supply chains, they have also encouraged domestic sourcing, vertical integration, and capacity expansion, creating long-term innovation opportunities for localized turbo pump manufacturing.

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A rocket engine turbo pump is a high-speed mechanical device designed to supply liquid propellants like fuel and oxidizer into the rocket engine’s combustion chamber at the extremely high pressures needed for efficient combustion. It functions by using a turbine, powered by a small amount of the engine’s own propellants, to spin the pump at very high speeds, allowing the engine to produce the required thrust for space missions.

The main types of rocket engine turbo pumps include liquid rocket engine turbopumps and solid rocket engine turbopumps. A liquid rocket engine turbo pump specifically moves liquid propellants into the combustion chamber at high pressure. These pumps are used in various applications such as space launch vehicles, missiles, and satellites, serving a broad range of end users including commercial, military, and government sectors.

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

The rocket engine turbo pump market consists of sales of cryogenic turbo pumps, electric turbo pumps, staged combustion turbo pumps, gas-generator cycle turbo pumps, expander cycle turbo pumps, and dual-mode turbo pumps. 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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