The robotic arm for space market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.03 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2%. The projected growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rising demand for satellite launches and in-orbit maintenance, increased investment in commercial space missions and deep space exploration, growing adoption of autonomous robotic systems for complex operations in space, expanded government funding and support for space robotics technologies, and an increasing need for robotic systems in on-orbit servicing and planetary exploration. Key trends expected during this period include advancements in artificial intelligence and automation integration, the development of modular and flexible robotic systems, innovations in autonomy and AI-driven decision-making, progress in miniaturization and energy efficiency, and a strong focus on technologies supporting interplanetary missions and on-orbit servicing.
The growing number of satellite launches is expected to drive the expansion of the robotic arm for the space market. Satellite launches involve sending artificial satellites into orbit around Earth or other celestial bodies using rockets or launch vehicles. This rise in satellite launches is largely due to the increasing global demand for enhanced communication networks, requiring more satellites to deliver faster, more reliable internet, mobile connectivity, and data services. Robotic arms play a critical role in supporting these missions by accurately capturing, positioning, and deploying satellites into their designated orbits from spacecraft or space stations. For example, in February 2024, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) announced plans for approximately 100 launches in 2024, following 67 launches in 2023. This surge in activity is contributing significantly to the growth of the robotic arm for the space market.
Leading companies in the robotic arm for the space market are investing in technological advancements such as in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) to support satellite maintenance, extend spacecraft lifespans, and facilitate on-orbit construction and autonomous operations. ISAM involves using robotic and autonomous systems to maintain, repair, assemble, and manufacture spacecraft and structures directly in orbit. For instance, in January 2024, GITAI USA Inc., a U.S.-based space robotics startup, launched its autonomous dual robotic arm system, S2, aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 NG-20 mission to the International Space Station. The 1.5-meter-long robotic arm is equipped with a proprietary tool changer and is designed for tasks such as satellite servicing, orbital assembly, and on-orbit manufacturing. This marks a significant advancement in autonomous robotic operations in space.
In January 2022, Blue Origin LLC, a U.S.-based aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services provider, acquired Honeybee Robotics for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition aims to strengthen Blue Origin’s technological capabilities and broaden its expertise in robotics and autonomous systems essential for space missions and planetary exploration. Honeybee Robotics is a U.S.-based company known for developing advanced robotics solutions, including robotic arms and systems designed for space exploration and utilization.
Major players in the robotic arm for space market are Airbus SE, Leonardo S.p.A., Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Blue Origin LLC, Oceaneering International Inc., SENER Grupo De Ingeniería S.A., Sierra Nevada Corporation, MDA Space Ltd., GITAI Inc., ClearSpace SA, Space Applications Services NV/SA, Astrobotic Technology Inc., Novium Inc., Motiv Space Systems Inc., Lunar Outpost Inc., PIAP Space Sp. z o.o., China Academy Of Space Technology (CAST), Rovial Space Inc., Astrabionics Inc., Lodestar Space Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the robotic arm for space market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in robotic arm for space report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the robotic arm for space 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.
A robotic arm for space is a mechanical system engineered to carry out precise tasks in the extreme conditions of outer space. It features joints, actuators, and sensors that facilitate controlled motion, object manipulation, and the execution of complex procedures. These robotic arms are commonly employed for satellite handling, spacecraft assembly, maintenance operations, and supporting scientific experiments in microgravity environments.
The primary types of space robotic arms include articulated, selective compliance articulated robot arms (SCARA), Cartesian, cylindrical, polar, and others. Articulated arms, with multiple joints, offer a broad range of motion and replicate the movements of a human arm. Payload capacities are generally categorized into low, medium, and high. Key applications include satellite servicing, space station upkeep, cargo handling, assembly operations, and more. These systems are utilized by a variety of end-users, including government space agencies, commercial space enterprises, research institutions, and others.
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The robotic arm for space market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as on-orbit satellite servicing and maintenance, assembly and construction of space infrastructure, assistance during extravehicular activities, autonomous or remote dexterous operations, payload handling and manipulation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The robotic arm for space market also includes of sales of selective compliance assembly robot arm (SCARA), delta arm, parallel arm, hybrid arm, and telescopic arm. 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.
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Robotic Arm for Space Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on robotic arm for space market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for robotic arm for space? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The robotic arm for space market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include: the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Report Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Articulated; Selective Compliance Articulated Robot Arm; Cartesian; Cylindrical; Polar; Others Types2) By Payload Capacity: Low; Medium; High
3) By Application: Satellite Servicing; Space Station Maintenance; Cargo Handling; Assembly; Others Applications
4) By End-User: Government Space Agencies; Commercial Space Companies; Research Institutes; Others End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Cylindrical: Vertical Cylindrical; Horizontal Cylindrical; Rotational Cylindrical2) By Polar: Spherical; Revolute; Radial
3) By Others Types: Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm; Delta; Hybrid
Companies Mentioned: Airbus SE; Leonardo S.p.A.; Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.; Blue Origin LLC; Oceaneering International Inc.; SENER Grupo De Ingeniería S.A.; Sierra Nevada Corporation; MDA Space Ltd.; GITAI Inc.; ClearSpace SA; Space Applications Services NV/SA; Astrobotic Technology Inc.; Novium Inc.; Motiv Space Systems Inc.; Lunar Outpost Inc.; PIAP Space Sp. z o.o.; China Academy of Space Technology (CAST); Rovial Space Inc.; Astrabionics Inc.; Lodestar Space Ltd.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
The companies featured in this Robotic Arm for Space market report include:- Airbus SE
- Leonardo S.p.A.
- Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.
- Blue Origin LLC
- Oceaneering International Inc.
- SENER Grupo De Ingeniería S.A.
- Sierra Nevada Corporation
- MDA Space Ltd.
- GITAI Inc.
- ClearSpace SA
- Space Applications Services NV/SA
- Astrobotic Technology Inc.
- Novium Inc.
- Motiv Space Systems Inc.
- Lunar Outpost Inc.
- PIAP Space Sp. z o.o.
- China Academy Of Space Technology (CAST)
- Rovial Space Inc.
- Astrabionics Inc.
- Lodestar Space Ltd.
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 250 |
Published | October 2025 |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 4.14 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 7.03 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 14.2% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 21 |