Orbital Repair Services Market Report 2025

The orbital repair services market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.51 billion in 2024 to $1.81 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.8%. Growth during the historic period was driven by the increasing number of satellites in orbit, a greater need to prolong satellite lifespans, rising concerns over space debris and collision hazards, expanded investments in space infrastructure, and the growing use of small satellites and mega constellations.

The orbital repair services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.69 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.5%. Growth in the forecast period is expected to result from increased reliance on high-value geostationary satellites, expanding commercialization of space activities, a rising number of public-private partnerships in space operations, growing regulatory and sustainability demands, and heightened need for satellite mobility and repositioning. Key trends anticipated include progress in autonomous navigation systems, the development of on-orbit refueling infrastructure, innovations in modular satellite designs, the incorporation of in-space manufacturing and 3D printing, and advancements in electric and hybrid propulsion technologies.

The increasing number of satellites being launched into orbit is expected to drive the growth of the orbital repair services market in the coming years. Satellites are artificial objects placed in orbit around Earth or other celestial bodies to gather data, support communication, navigation, weather forecasting, and conduct scientific research. This rise in satellite numbers is mainly driven by growing demand for earth observation applications like environmental monitoring, disaster management, agriculture, and urban planning, which require frequent and high-resolution imaging. Orbital repair services help extend the operational life of satellites by performing maintenance, refueling, and replacing components while still in orbit, eliminating the need to return them to Earth. For example, in September 2022, the US Government Accountability Office reported that approximately 5,500 satellites were active in orbit as of spring 2022, with projections suggesting nearly 58,000 will be launched by 2030. Thus, the growing satellite population is fueling the expansion 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 players 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 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in orbital repair services report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the orbital repair services 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.

The sharp hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.

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.

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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 and 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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