Temperature Sensor for Space Application Market Report 2026

The temperature sensor for space application market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.16 billion in 2025 to $1.27 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing deployment of spacecraft and satellites, advancements in semiconductor-based sensor technologies, reliance on fiber optic temperature sensors for extreme conditions, adoption of silicon bandgap sensors in space instruments, increasing need for thermal management in past space missions.

The temperature sensor for space application market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.78 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for high-precision space sensors, adoption of acoustic wave sensors in next-gen spacecraft, integration of temperature sensors in commercial satellite constellations, innovations in miniaturized space-grade sensors, growth in services for sensor calibration and monitoring. Major trends in the forecast period include development of radiation-hardened temperature sensors, growth in demand for ultra-miniaturized thermal sensing components, rising adoption of multi-point thermal monitoring in spacecraft, advancements in cryogenic temperature sensing technologies, increasing integration of high-precision temperature sensors in satellite thermal control systems.

The growing adoption of space exploration is expected to drive the expansion of the temperature sensor market for space applications in the coming years. Space exploration involves investigating and studying outer space using astronomy, spacecraft, and related technologies to enhance human knowledge and capabilities beyond Earth. This increasing adoption is fueled by technological advancements, such as improvements in spacecraft design, propulsion systems, and robotics, which have made missions more efficient, safer, and cost-effective. Temperature sensors play a critical role in space applications by ensuring that spacecraft, instruments, and habitats maintain safe thermal conditions in the harsh environment of space. For example, in January 2024, the Space Foundation, a US-based nonprofit organization focused on space, reported that global launch activity reached record levels for the third consecutive year, with 223 launch attempts and 212 successful launches. Additionally, commercial launch activity rose by 50% compared to 2022. As a result, the increased adoption of space exploration is propelling the growth of the temperature sensor market in space applications.

Leading companies in the temperature sensor space application market are prioritizing the development of innovative products such as thermal imaging sensors to support real-time Earth observation, wildfire detection, improved thermal management of spacecraft, and accurate temperature monitoring for critical missions in space. A thermal imaging sensor detects infrared radiation emitted by objects and converts it into visual images that represent temperature differences. For instance, in July 2023, Ororatech GmbH, a German intelligence-as-a-service company, introduced the FOREST-2 thermal sensor. This sensor operates within a commercial orbit-based network to provide continuous monitoring of Earth's temperature. It equips agencies such as fire services, forestry departments, and utilities with immediate wildfire detection capabilities and constant situational awareness. The sensor's predictive insights assist organizations in taking proactive steps to better manage and control wildfire threats.

In October 2024, Spire Global Inc., a US-based space data and analytics firm, partnered with OroraTech to create a comprehensive and scalable solution for wildfire detection. This collaboration aims to build the first large-scale orbital wildfire detection constellation by combining Spire’s satellite operation expertise with OroraTech’s advanced thermal sensing technology. The partnership will deliver near real-time data to fire management teams, enabling quicker detection, enhanced response, and more effective mitigation of wildfire risks on a global scale. OroraTech, based in Germany, provides artificial intelligence and satellite imagery-based wildfire detection and mapping services worldwide.

Major companies operating in the temperature sensor for space application market are RTX Corporation, Texas Instruments Incorporated, STMicroelectronics N.V., TE Connectivity Limited, Emerson Electric Co., Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Analog Devices Inc., Renesas Electronics Corporation, Microchip Technology Inc., AMETEK Inc., Vishay Intertechnology Inc., Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Amphenol Advanced Sensors, Sensirion AG, InnaLabs AG, RdF Corporation, IST AG, Antrix Corporation Limited, Thermosen Technologies Private Limited, COTEMP Sensing Group.

North America was the largest region in the temperature sensor for space application market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the temperature sensor for space application 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 impacted the temperature sensor for space application market by increasing the cost of importing essential materials such as semiconductor components, fiber-optic elements, and precision sensor assemblies, disrupting supply chains and delaying production cycles. High-precision sensor categories such as RTDs, fiber optic sensors, and infrared sensors are most affected, particularly in regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific that rely on cross-border sourcing. These tariffs have slowed adoption across commercial and government space programs but have also encouraged domestic manufacturing, reshoring of component production, and the development of cost-efficient sensor technologies to reduce dependency on imports.

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A temperature sensor for space applications is a specialized instrument designed to measure and monitor temperatures in spacecraft, satellites, and space equipment under harsh environmental conditions. Its role is to maintain thermal stability, safeguard delicate components, and ensure the optimal performance and safety of space missions.

The main types of temperature sensors used in space include thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors, thermistors, infrared sensors, and others. Thermocouples are sensors that measure temperature by producing a voltage at the junction of two different metals exposed to varying temperatures. These sensors are applied in satellites, spacecraft, launch vehicles, space stations, and more. Key users include government space agencies, commercial aerospace companies, research organizations, and others.

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

The temperature sensor for space application market consists of sales of semiconductor-based sensors, fiber optic temperature sensors, silicon bandgap sensors, quartz crystal temperature sensors, and acoustic wave sensors. 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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