Space Farming Equipment Market Report 2026

The space farming equipment market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.74 billion in 2025 to $2.03 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early experiments in plant growth chambers, increasing need for sustainable food sources for space missions, reliance on controlled environment farming, limited availability of natural resources in space, growth in aerospace research investments.

The space farming equipment market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.71 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for long-duration space missions, increasing investment in extraterrestrial habitat development, growing focus on self-sustaining space ecosystems, expansion of commercial space exploration programs, increasing collaboration between agriculture and space technology sectors. Major trends in the forecast period include growing development of closed-loop food production systems, increasing adoption of microgravity-optimized farming techniques, rising use of space-grade growing mediums, expansion of extraterrestrial agriculture research programs, growing focus on resource-efficient life support systems.

Rising interest in sustainable and self-sufficient food production is expected to drive growth in the space farming equipment market. This approach focuses on producing food with minimal environmental impact while reducing dependence on external supply chains. The increasing emphasis on transforming global food systems, particularly to enhance resilience against climate change and support a growing population, is fueling this trend. Space farming equipment facilitates controlled-environment agriculture in space and extreme conditions, offering scalable solutions for future food security. For example, in September 2024, the European Court of Auditors reported that the European Union aims for 25% of its agricultural land to be organic by 2030, up from 10.5% in 2022. This growing focus on sustainable and self-sufficient food production is driving the market for space farming equipment.

Rising interest in space exploration is expected to drive growth in the space farming equipment market. Space exploration involves studying celestial bodies and phenomena beyond Earth using spacecraft, telescopes, and human missions. This growing interest is fueled by technological advancements and lower launch costs, creating opportunities for commercial ventures, scientific research, and strategic initiatives, leading governments and private companies to increase investments in space activities. Space farming equipment supports long-duration missions by providing fresh food, recycling nutrients, and reducing dependence on resupplies from Earth. For example, in 2023, 2,895 objects were launched into orbit, up from 2,477 in 2022, according to the Global Change Data Lab, a UK-based research organization. This trend is boosting the space farming equipment market.

Leading companies in the space farming equipment market are focusing on technological innovations, such as robotic microgravity-compatible growth modules, to deliver sustainable, fully automated solutions for cultivating crops in space. These modules are automated plant cultivation systems that use robotics and specialized equipment to manage water, nutrients, and environmental conditions in microgravity. For example, in April 2024, Vertical Future, a UK-based vertical farming technology company, launched a pioneering space farm project. The initiative features a fully automated, stacked vertical farming system on the world’s first commercial space station, combining LED-lit growth towers with advanced nutrient delivery systems to grow fresh fruits, vegetables, and potentially pharmaceuticals in microgravity. The project aims to support long-duration space missions while providing insights to enhance sustainable farming on Earth.

Major companies operating in the space farming equipment market are National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Northrop Grumman Corporation, Sierra Space Corporation, Redwire Corporation, Maxar Technologies Inc., Orbital Technologies Corporation, Astrobotic Technology Inc., Voyager Space Holdings Inc., Firefly Aerospace Inc., Deere & Company (Space Ag R&D), AGCO Corporation (Space Ag R&D), Steadfast Group, Vertical Future, Urban Crop Solutions, ForFarming LLC, Eden Green Technology, Little Leaf Farms LLC, AeroFarms LLC, Freight Farms Inc., Hydrofarm Holdings, Heliospectra AB, Signify Horticulture Lighting, GrowGeneration Corp., Space Tango Inc., Controlled Environmental Systems Research Facility (CESRF)

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 are influencing the space farming equipment market primarily by increasing the cost of importing specialized components such as sensors, lighting systems, climate control units, and advanced hydroponic or aeroponic systems, which are often manufactured in technologically advanced regions. These impacts are most significant in North America, Europe, and Asia, where space research and commercial space programs are concentrated. Higher costs affect research, commercial, and mission-critical applications, yet tariffs also encourage domestic innovation, localized manufacturing, and strengthened supply chains that can positively accelerate technological advancements in space agriculture equipment.

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Space farming equipment consists of specialized tools and systems designed to grow plants in space, supporting food production, oxygen generation, and resource recycling in environments where conventional farming is not possible. These technologies operate in closed, challenging conditions such as spacecraft or extraterrestrial habitats, enabling sustainable agriculture beyond Earth and supporting long-term human missions.

Key types of space farming equipment include hydroponics systems, aeroponics systems, aquaponics systems, lighting systems, climate control systems, and others. Hydroponics systems allow soilless cultivation, where plants grow in nutrient-rich water solutions, providing precise control over nutrients, water, and environmental conditions. Common crops include vegetables, fruits, and herbs, which are used for applications such as research, commercial purposes, and more.North America was the largest region in the space farming equipment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the space farming equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the space farming equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The space farming equipment market consists of sales of led grow lights, hydroponic nutrient pumps, aeroponic misting nozzles, vertical grow racks, climate control fans, co₂ generators, water filtration units, and fertigation mixers. 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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