Space Debris Removal Satellite Electronics Market Report 2025

The space debris removal satellite electronics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.22 billion in 2024 to $1.44 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.8%. The growth during the historic period was driven by the rising demand for satellite deployment, increasing congestion in space traffic, heightened awareness of orbital debris risks, the expansion of government-led space programs, and the surge in private space ventures.

The space debris removal satellite electronics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.73 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.4%. The projected growth in the forecast period will be fueled by greater adoption of active debris removal missions, rising investments in orbital safety technologies, the expansion of commercial satellite constellations, stronger regulatory requirements for debris mitigation, and a growing emphasis on space sustainability. Key trends expected include advancements in propulsion and maneuvering electronics, progress in robotic debris capture systems, increased investment in research and development, innovations in guidance and navigation technologies, and improvements in autonomous debris tracking.

The rising number and scale of satellite launches are significantly contributing to the growth of the space debris removal satellite electronics market. Satellite launch frequency refers to how often satellites are sent into orbit, while scale reflects the magnitude and complexity of these missions. This growth is largely driven by the increasing demand for global broadband and data services, which has led to the widespread deployment of large-scale low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations. As more satellites are launched, the volume of inactive or non-functional satellites in orbit also increases, creating a greater need for systems capable of tracking, capturing, and eliminating space debris. For example, in September 2022, the U.S. Government Accountability Office reported that 5,500 active satellites were in orbit, with projections suggesting an additional 58,000 could be launched by 2030. This growing congestion in space is driving demand for satellite electronics that support debris removal operations.

Leading companies in the industry are developing advanced technologies such as commercial debris inspection satellites to improve space situational awareness and promote safer, more sustainable orbital operations. These satellites, developed by private firms, are designed to inspect and monitor debris in space. A key example occurred in February 2024, when Astroscale Japan Inc., an orbital services company based in Japan, launched its Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan (ADRAS-J) mission. This project aimed to demonstrate Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) by maneuvering close to an uncooperative target, the upper stage of a Japanese H-IIA rocket, which lacked onboard positioning systems. Astroscale utilized a combination of ground-based tracking and advanced onboard sensors to successfully navigate ADRAS-J toward the target, highlighting the potential of these technologies to improve orbital debris management.

In April 2025, Katalyst Space Technologies, a U.S.-based company focused on in-space satellite servicing, acquired Atomos Space. The deal, for an undisclosed amount, allows Katalyst to expand its expertise in satellite logistics and orbital debris management by incorporating Atomos Space’s knowledge in orbital transfer vehicles and satellite repositioning technologies. With this acquisition, Katalyst enhances its offerings in areas such as satellite life extension, debris removal, and in-orbit transportation solutions. Atomos Space, also based in the U.S., specializes in satellite inspection missions, demonstration satellites, and active space debris removal technologies.

Major players in the space debris removal satellite electronics market are Sierra Space Corporation, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Redwire Corporation, Astroscale Holdings Inc., GomSpace Group AB, Surrey Satellite Technology Limited, LeoLabs Inc., ClearSpace SA, ExoAnalytic Solutions Inc., Exotrail Inc., ThrustMe Inc., HPS GmbH, Astro Digital Inc., Rogue Space Systems Corporation, Sky Perfect JSAT Corporation, Indian Space Research Organisation, Lumi Space SA, Neuraspace Pte Ltd, Kayhan Space Inc., and Momentus Inc.

North America was the largest region in the space debris removal satellite electronics market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in space debris removal satellite electronics report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the space debris removal satellite electronics 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.

Space debris removal satellite electronics refers to the specialized electronic components and systems integrated into spacecraft to detect, track, and support the elimination of orbital debris. These include sensors, guidance mechanisms, and control units that enable accurate maneuvering and interaction with debris objects. Such electronics are essential for ensuring safe, efficient, and effective space debris removal operations.

The core components of space debris removal satellite electronics include power systems, communication systems, onboard computers, sensors, actuators, and others. A power system comprises networks for energy generation, distribution, and transmission. These systems operate across different orbit types, low Earth orbit (LEO), medium Earth orbit (MEO), geostationary orbit (GEO), and beyond, using various technologies such as active and passive debris removal. They are applied in multiple sectors, including commercial, governmental, and military operations.

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The space debris removal satellite electronics market consists of sales of radar and optical sensors, navigation and guidance systems, communication modules, and control electronics. 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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