Planetary Defense Market Report 2025

The planetary defense market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.26 billion in 2024 to $5.76 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing frequency of near-Earth object (NEO) detections, growing global investments in space exploration missions, rising support from government and defense agencies, the expanding involvement of private space companies, and heightened awareness of potential planetary threats.

The planetary defense market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.2 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to ongoing technological advancements in detection and deflection systems, increasing satellite deployments for monitoring and early warning, growing international collaboration in planetary defense initiatives, a rising number of space missions focused on planetary protection, and the expanding use of artificial intelligence and big data in space monitoring. Key trends expected during the forecast period include improvements in asteroid detection technologies, the integration of AI for threat assessment, innovations in kinetic impactor systems, the development of space-based surveillance infrastructure, and advancements in early warning and collision prediction capabilities.

The rising number of space missions is expected to drive the growth of the planetary defense market in the coming years. Space missions are organized operations conducted beyond Earth's atmosphere for scientific research, commercial use, defense initiatives, or exploration. The increase in space missions is largely due to technological advancements, such as reusable rockets and miniaturized satellites, which have made space exploration more cost-effective, efficient, and accessible. Planetary defense plays a vital role in these missions by enhancing the capability to detect, monitor, and potentially deflect hazardous near-Earth objects (NEOs), ensuring the safety of both Earth and active spacecraft. For example, in 2024, the Space Foundation, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization, reported that global space launch activity reached record levels for the third consecutive year, with 223 launch attempts and 212 successful launches. This growth was driven by a 50 percent increase in commercial launches, a 33 percent rise in U.S. launch attempts, and the deployment of over 2,800 satellites, reflecting a 23 percent increase compared to 2022. These trends highlight how the expansion of space missions is fueling the growth of the planetary defense market.

Leading companies in the planetary defense sector are prioritizing the development of advanced technologies such as planetary defense probes, which are designed to detect, monitor, and address potential threats posed by NEOs. A planetary defense probe is a specialized spacecraft intended to study or interact with hazardous asteroids or comets to prevent potential collisions with Earth. For instance, in October 2024, Space Exploration Technologies Corp., a U.S.-based space technology firm, launched the European Space Agency’s Hera planetary defense probe from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The Hera mission includes two cubesats, Milani and Juventas, which will conduct detailed studies of Dimorphos. These investigations will include mineralogical analysis and the first use of a subsurface radar probe on an asteroid. Hera’s primary objective is to assess the impact effects on Dimorphos, including the resulting crater, momentum transfer, and internal and surface properties. These findings are intended to validate and refine the kinetic impactor method as a viable planetary defense strategy. This mission represents a significant advancement in global efforts to prevent asteroid collisions with Earth.

In August 2024, Lockheed Martin Corporation, a U.S.-based aerospace manufacturer, acquired Terran Orbital for $45 million. With this acquisition, Lockheed Martin seeks to expand its satellite manufacturing capabilities, improve its position within the space industry, and enhance control over supply chains that support national security, commercial, and scientific satellite programs. Terran Orbital, based in the U.S., is an aerospace and defense firm actively engaged in planetary defense initiatives.

Major players in the planetary defense market are RTX Corporation, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus S.A.S., Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., Leidos Holdings Inc., Space Exploration Technologies Corp., Blue Origin LLC, Thales Alenia Space S.A.S., Maxar Technologies Inc., OHB SE, Astroscale Holdings Inc., Rocket Lab USA Inc., Planet Labs PBC, Firefly Aerospace Inc., Redwire Corporation, Terran Orbital Corporation, State Corporation for Space Activities, Orion Space Solutions LLC.

North America was the largest region in the planetary defense market in 2024. The regions covered in planetary defense report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the planetary defense 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.

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Planetary defense refers to the strategies, technologies, and collaborative efforts aimed at detecting, tracking, and mitigating threats from near-Earth objects (NEOs), such as asteroids and comets, that may pose a collision risk to Earth. It involves early detection using telescopes and space-based sensors, accurate orbit calculations, risk assessments of potential impacts, and the development of techniques to deflect or neutralize hazardous objects. Planetary defense is a global initiative involving the cooperation of space agencies, governments, and scientific organizations to safeguard Earth from potentially devastating impacts.

The primary types of technologies used in planetary defense include kinetic impact, nuclear detonation, gravity tractor, laser ablation, and others. Kinetic impact refers to a method where a high-speed spacecraft is intentionally directed to collide with an asteroid or comet. These technologies are applied in areas such as asteroid detection, deflection, space missions, and more, serving various end users including governments, space agencies, research institutions, and others.

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The planetary defense market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as asteroid and comet detection, orbit tracking and monitoring, threat assessment and risk analysis, early warning systems, and impact modeling and simulation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The planetary defense market also includes sales of products including space-based telescopes, ground-based radar and optical systems, asteroid detection software, orbit prediction models, and impact simulation tools. 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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