Artificial Gravity Systems Market Report 2026

The artificial gravity systems market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.44 billion in 2025 to $1.7 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing interest in long-duration space missions, advancements in centrifugal and rotational habitat technologies, rising investment in astronaut health and safety solutions, early adoption by space agencies for microgravity research, collaborations between aerospace manufacturers and research institutions.

The artificial gravity systems market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.28 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of compact and modular artificial gravity systems for spacecraft, integration with life-support and exercise modules, rising demand from commercial space tourism and private space missions, emphasis on human physiology optimization for deep-space travel, expansion of engineering and design services for long-duration mission support. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of modular rotating habitat architectures, advancements in compact centrifugal exercise systems, integration of multi-force hybrid gravity simulation modules, increased demand for long-duration mission human physiology simulation, development of lightweight, radiation-shielded gravity-enabled cabins.

Rising investments in space exploration are expected to drive the growth of the artificial gravity systems market. Space exploration involves the scientific and technical study of outer space through crewed and uncrewed spacecraft to understand celestial bodies and phenomena beyond Earth’s atmosphere. These investments are motivated in part by national security interests, as countries aim to strengthen space-based defense systems, safeguard critical satellites, and maintain strategic advantages. Increased funding accelerates the research, development, and deployment of artificial gravity systems, enabling viable solutions for long-duration human space missions. For example, in June 2024, New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade reported that the UK committed approximately USD 12.5 billion (£10 billion) to space programs over ten years starting in 2023, with around USD 3.75 billion (£3 billion) allocated in the 2023 spending review. This growing financial support is a key driver of the artificial gravity systems market.

Leading companies in the artificial gravity systems market are developing advanced rotational artificial-gravity habitats to support longer-duration human space missions, commercial LEO platforms, and private astronaut operations. These habitats generate centrifugal force by rotating part or all of the structure, simulating gravity to counteract the muscle and bone loss experienced in traditional zero-gravity environments - thereby improving crew health, comfort, and productivity. For instance, in October 2025, Vast Space, a U.S.-based space infrastructure company, unveiled its Haven-1 private space station, scheduled for launch no earlier than May 2026 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. Designed with an advanced propulsion and rotational subsystem for artificial gravity experiments, the station provides a habitable volume of approximately 45 m³, supports up to four crew members, and features docking capability, life-support systems, a large domed Earth-viewing window, and modular lab space for in-orbit research.

In June 2023, NASA, the US-based governmental space agency, partnered with Vast Space LLC to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced space station technologies. The collaboration focuses on developing key technologies and operations for commercial microgravity and artificial gravity space stations, including Haven-1 and future crewed missions. By leveraging NASA’s expertise, data resources, and facilities, the partnership aims to drive innovation, enhance safety and efficiency, and support the long-term goal of sustainable human habitation in space. Vast Space LLC, a US-based aerospace company, specializes in the design and manufacture of artificial gravity space stations.

Major companies operating in the artificial gravity systems market are Airbus SE, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Thales S.A., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leidos Holdings Inc., Blue Origin L.P., Sierra Space Corporation, Axiom Space Inc., The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc., Maxar Technologies Inc., Gateway Spaceport LLC, gravityLab Inc., Joules Space Technology LLC, Orbital Assembly Corporation, Conglomera Astrogravitics Inc., Exodus Star Inc., DigitalBlast Inc., Vast Space LLC, GravityLab.

North America was the largest region in the artificial gravity systems market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the artificial gravity systems 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 on advanced aerospace materials, control electronics, and propulsion-grade power components are increasing production costs and delaying delivery schedules within the artificial gravity systems market. These impacts are felt most across rotating habitats, tether systems, and power systems, particularly in regions dependent on imported composites and microelectronics such as North America, Europe, and parts of Asia-Pacific. Segments like space stations, commercial spacecraft, and defense applications face heightened budget pressures, while research institutions experience slower prototype development. However, tariffs are also stimulating localized manufacturing, supply-chain diversification, and investments in domestic production capabilities, creating long-term strategic advantages for regional suppliers.

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Artificial gravity systems are technologies developed to replicate the effects of gravity in environments where it is weak or absent, such as outer space. They generally function through rotation or linear acceleration, producing a force that mimics gravitational pull and helps counter the negative effects of prolonged weightlessness by supporting physical health and spatial orientation.

The primary components of artificial gravity systems include rotating habitats, tether systems, control systems, and power systems. Rotating habitats are spacecraft or station modules designed to spin, generating centrifugal force that simulates gravity for occupants. These systems employ methods such as centrifugal force, linear acceleration, and electromagnetic force, and are utilized in applications ranging from space stations and spacecraft to space tourism and military or defense purposes. They cater to end-users such as government agencies, commercial enterprises, and research institutions.

The countries covered in the artificial gravity systems market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The artificial gravity systems market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as spacecraft centrifugal module design, human physiology simulation, rotational habitat engineering, and long-duration mission support. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The artificial gravity systems market also includes sales of centrifugal habitats, rotating exercise devices, gravity simulation modules, torque control systems, and life-support integrated cabins. 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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