Space-Weather Monitoring Satellite Market Report 2026

The space-weather monitoring satellite market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.96 billion in 2025 to $2.17 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early solar observation satellite missions, advancements in radiation and particle sensors, development of geomagnetic activity forecasting tools, initial integration of satellite telemetry systems, deployment of earth-orbiting monitoring satellites.

The space-weather monitoring satellite market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.23 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in real-time space weather monitoring services, adoption of predictive ai analytics for solar storms, expansion of satellite constellations for continuous coverage, integration with terrestrial critical infrastructure protection, development of miniaturized high-precision payloads. Major trends in the forecast period include miniaturization of space-weather sensors, growing demand for continuous solar storm monitoring, advancements in radiation-hardened satellite components, increasing deployment of constellation-based monitoring systems, rising collaboration between defense and scientific agencies.

The increasing number of satellite launches is expected to drive growth in the space-weather monitoring satellite market in the coming years. Satellites, which can be either man-made or natural objects orbiting planets or celestial bodies, are being launched more frequently due to rising demand for global internet access. Companies and governments are deploying satellites to deliver high-speed connectivity, especially in remote and underserved areas. This surge in satellite launches also benefits space-weather monitoring by enabling more dedicated satellites to continuously observe solar activity and its effects on Earth’s magnetosphere. This improves forecasting accuracy and early-warning systems. For example, the Space Foundation, a US-based non-profit, reported that 259 launches occurred in 2024, averaging one launch every 34 hours about five hours earlier on average than in 2023. Consequently, this increase in satellite deployments is propelling the growth of the space-weather monitoring satellite market.

Major companies operating in the space-weather monitoring satellite market are focusing on leveraging advanced technologies such as high-precision magnetometers to improve solar wind detection accuracy and enhance early warning capabilities for geomagnetic storms. High-precision magnetometers measure subtle variations in magnetic fields, enabling better analysis of the Sun’s magnetic activity to predict and mitigate space-weather impacts on Earth. For instance, in September 2025, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), a U.S.-based research organization, integrated its Space Weather Follow-On Magnetometer (SWFO-MAG) and Solar Wind Plasma Sensor (SWiPS) into NOAA’s Space Weather Follow-On Lagrange 1 (SWFO-L1) satellite, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as a rideshare with NASA’s IMAP mission. Operating from Lagrange Point 1 (L1), approximately 1.5 million kilometers from Earth, these instruments provide continuous, real-time monitoring of solar wind and magnetic field variations to enhance NOAA’s space-weather forecasting accuracy, reflecting a broader industry trend toward deploying highly sensitive, next-generation instruments to strengthen early-warning systems and protect critical technologies such as power grids, communication networks, and satellites from solar and geomagnetic disturbances.

In August 2024, NASA partnered with the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) to advance space weather research, modeling, and innovation. NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and LASP intend to enhance space weather studies by developing advanced instruments, improving satellite payload capabilities, and expanding Research to Operations efforts. Their collaboration will also tackle policy issues, mission planning, and best practices to protect astronauts, spacecraft, and Earth-based technologies while furthering knowledge in heliophysics. LASP is a US-based research institute focused on space science, atmospheric research, solar and planetary studies, and space-weather monitoring.

Major companies operating in the space-weather monitoring satellite market are The Boeing Company, Airbus SE, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Sierra Nevada Corporation, Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), European Space Agency (ESA), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), Astroscale Holdings Inc., Spire Global Inc., EnduroSat, Muon Space, Mission Space, China Academy of Space Technology.

North America was the largest region in the space-weather monitoring satellite market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the space-weather monitoring satellite 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 disrupted the space-weather monitoring satellite market by increasing the cost of importing critical components such as radiation-hardened electronics, precision instruments, and satellite subsystems. These added expenses particularly impact LEO and GEO satellite programs, as well as regions reliant on cross-border supply chains such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Higher tariffs have slowed deployment schedules and increased manufacturing costs for government, commercial, and research operators. However, they have also encouraged domestic production, technological self-reliance, and localized sourcing strategies, resulting in new opportunities for regional manufacturers of satellite instruments and components.

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A space-weather monitoring satellite is a spacecraft designed to track and measure solar activity, cosmic radiation, and geomagnetic conditions to predict space weather and safeguard technologies both on Earth and in orbit. It provides real-time information on solar storms, radiation levels, and geomagnetic events to help protect satellites, power grids, and communication networks.

The primary types of space-weather monitoring satellites are those in low Earth orbit (LEO), medium Earth orbit (MEO), and geostationary orbit (GEO). Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites circle the Earth at altitudes ranging from about 160 km to 2,000 km, staying relatively close to the planet’s surface. These satellites are equipped with various instruments such as magnetometers, particle detectors, plasma analyzers, and solar telescopes, which serve purposes such as space weather forecasting, communication, navigation, and scientific research. Key users include government and defense agencies, commercial entities, research organizations, and others.

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

The space-weather monitoring satellite market includes of sales of satellite payloads, data receivers, satellite launch vehicles, satellite components, and subsystems. 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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