Orbital Repair Services Market Report 2026

The orbital repair services market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.81 billion in 2025 to $2.16 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing failure rates and aging of satellites driving early interest in orbital servicing, rising demand for orbital relocation and station-keeping support services, advancements in robotic servicing technologies enabling remote inspection and repair, growth in geostationary satellite deployments requiring long-term maintenance, expanding concerns over space debris prompting development of cleanup and collision-avoidance solutions.

The orbital repair services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.39 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of on-orbit refueling and life-extension missions for high-value satellites, increasing investment in autonomous servicing vehicles capable of complex repairs, rising demand for orbital tug services to support satellite repositioning and constellation management, expansion of commercial debris removal initiatives as regulatory pressure increases, accelerating development of modular spacecraft architectures designed for easier in-orbit upgrades and servicing. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for satellite life-extension and in-orbit mission assurance services, shift toward modular, serviceable satellite designs optimized for on-orbit upgrades and repairs, expansion of commercial space tugs and in-space transportation for orbital relocation and deorbiting, increased government and defense demonstrations of on-orbit servicing and debris mitigation missions, emergence of standardized docking and refueling interfaces to enable multi-vendor servicing ecosystems.

The increasing number of satellites in orbit is expected to drive the growth of the orbital repair services market in the coming years. Satellites are artificial objects placed into orbit around Earth or other celestial bodies to collect data, support communication, navigation, weather forecasting, or conduct scientific research. The rise in satellite numbers is primarily fueled by growing demand for Earth observation applications, including environmental monitoring, disaster management, agriculture, and urban planning, which require frequent, high-resolution imaging. Orbital repair services enable satellites to extend their operational lifespan by performing maintenance, refueling, and component replacements without returning to Earth. For example, in May 2024, the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC), a UK-based government agency, reported that as of April 2024, over 9,000 active satellites were in orbit, with projections suggesting this number could exceed 60,000 by 2030. Consequently, the increasing number of satellites in orbit is driving the growth of the orbital repair services market.

Key players in the orbital repair services market are concentrating on innovative technologies like in-orbit refueling solutions to prolong the operational lifespans of both serviced and unserviced satellites. In-orbit refueling allows satellites already in space to receive propellant, enabling continued operation beyond their initial fuel capacity without the need for extra fuel at launch. For instance, in August 2024, PIAP Space, a space technology company based in Poland, announced the launch of the INORT (in-orbit refueling technology for unprepared and prepared satellites) project. The INORT initiative seeks to develop modular refueling systems adaptable to a wide variety of satellites regardless of their original servicing design. This technology can substantially reduce satellite replacement costs by addressing both planned and unexpected refueling needs, supporting more sustainable space infrastructure use.

In April 2025, Katalyst Space Technologies, Inc., a US-based space technology firm, acquired Atomos Space, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to accelerate the advancement of in-space servicing and orbital transfer vehicles. Atomos Space Inc., also based in the US, specializes in developing Quark, a reusable orbital transfer vehicle designed to transport payloads to their designated orbital locations.

Major companies operating in the orbital repair services market are Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Thales Alenia Space SAS, MDA Space Ltd., Telespazio S.p.A., Astroscale Holdings Inc., ClearSpace SA, D‑Orbit S.p.A., Starfish Space Inc., Exotrail SAS, Orbit Fab Inc., Katalyst Space Technologies Inc., ThinkOrbital Inc., KINETIK Space Ltd, Obruta Space Solutions Inc., ORBITAID Aerospace Private Limited, Infinite Orbits SAS, Kurs Orbital Inc., Orbital Lasers.

North America was the largest region in the orbital repair services market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the orbital repair services 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 space-grade electronics, propulsion systems, precision robotics, and composite structures are raising the cost of orbital repair services by increasing input prices for satellite refueling, servicing, and deorbiting vehicles, particularly those assembled in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia that rely on cross-border supply chains. These cost pressures most strongly affect commercial applications in GEO and LEO, where satellite operators and manufacturers are sensitive to total mission cost, while military and government programs are somewhat shielded by strategic budgets. Segments such as satellite refueling, tug and tow services, and active debris removal are especially exposed due to their dependence on imported propulsion modules, sensors, and robotic hardware. At the same time, tariffs are catalyzing positive effects by encouraging local manufacturing, regional sourcing of components, and joint-venture production hubs, which can ultimately strengthen domestic industrial bases and spur innovation in cost-optimized orbital servicing technologies.

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Orbital repair services encompass specialized techniques and technologies aimed at diagnosing, maintaining, upgrading, or restoring satellites, spacecraft, and other space assets while they remain in orbit. These operations are typically carried out by robotic spacecraft, servicing vehicles, or human missions and can involve refueling, part replacement, repositioning, or structural fixes.

The primary types of orbital repair services include satellite refueling, satellite servicing, satellite deorbiting, and others. Satellite refueling involves replenishing a satellite’s fuel supply in orbit to prolong its operational lifespan and functionality. These services are provided across various orbital zones such as low Earth orbit (LEO), medium Earth orbit (MEO), geostationary Earth orbit (GEO), and beyond LEO. They cater to diverse applications, including commercial, military, and government sectors, and are utilized by end users like satellite operators, manufacturers, and others.

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

The orbital repair services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as on-orbit servicing and maintenance, component replacement and upgrades, orbital relocation and tug services, debris removal and collision avoidance, structural repairs, docking and berthing operations, and end-of-life management of satellites. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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