Robotic Arm for Space Market Report 2026

The robotic arm for space market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.14 billion in 2025 to $4.73 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing satellite launches and in-orbit servicing demand, technological advancements in actuators and sensors, growth in space infrastructure projects, rising government and private space missions, development of specialized robotic arm types like scara and delta arms.

The robotic arm for space market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.01 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of on-orbit satellite servicing services, adoption of autonomous dexterous robotic operations, increase in commercial space stations and orbital construction projects, integration of ai and machine learning for precision tasks, demand for hybrid and telescopic robotic arms for complex operations. Major trends in the forecast period include on-orbit satellite servicing automation, dexterous payload handling and manipulation, space infrastructure assembly robotics, teleoperated and remote-controlled robotic arms, maintenance and repair robotics in zero-gravity.

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 March 2025, GITAI Japan Inc., the Japanese subsidiary of the U.S.-headquartered space robotics company GITAI, partnered with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to conduct a concept study for a robotic arm system designed for a pressurized crewed lunar rover. Through this partnership, the objective is to develop advanced robotic arm technologies that enhance lunar exploration and support human operations on the Moon. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is Japan’s national space agency, responsible for space research, satellite development, and exploration missions.

Major companies operating in the robotic arm for space market are Airbus SE, Leonardo S.p.A., Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., 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., Maxar Technologies Inc., Redwire Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Thales Alenia Space, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Honeybee Robotics.

North America was the largest region in the robotic arm for space market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the robotic arm for space 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 have influenced the robotic arm for space market by raising costs for imported precision components, actuators, and sensors critical for on-orbit operations. This impact is especially notable in regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific that depend on foreign suppliers. Segments such as articulated and SCARA arms are particularly sensitive to these tariffs. While tariffs increase procurement costs, they can encourage local manufacturing, drive innovation, and reduce dependency on imports, fostering a more self-reliant space robotics ecosystem.

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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.

The countries covered in the robotic arm for space market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

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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