Global Space Equipment Market to Reach $532.1 Billion by 2030
The global market for Space Equipment estimated at US$414.5 Billion in the year 2023, is expected to reach US$532.1 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.2% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Communications Satellites, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.4% CAGR and reach US$240.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Earth Observation Satellites segment is estimated at 2.9% CAGR for the next 8-year period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $232.5 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 3.8% CAGR
The Space Equipment market in the U.S. is estimated at US$232.5 Billion in the year 2023. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$54 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 3.8% over the analysis period 2023 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 2.3% and 2.8% respectively over the 2023-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 3.4% CAGR.
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What to Expect from the Global Economy in 2024
Edgy geopolitics, and economic instability caused by monetary policy tightening and ensuing higher interest rates will create a tumultuous landscape for 2024. Several factors will continue to exert pressure on the path to recovery including hostilities in the Middle East and increasingly common climate disasters. Among the risks, several positives are also taking shape such as growing signs of disinflation and easing of anxiety over stubborn inflation, supply chain normalization and price moderation despite volatility in energy costs. Elections across several G21 jurisdictions, notably in India and the United States, will have potential ramifications for capital flows and investment strategies. While India emerges as a compelling destination in the global investment landscape, U.S, based tech firms will continue to dominate, fueled by a dynamic ecosystem of talent and capital. Tech opportunities in Silicon Valley and beyond remain attractive for investors seeking high-growth prospects supported largely by a resilient albeit slowing domestic economy and conducive regulatory environment. Europe will continue to battle tight monetary policy and recession risks with U.K. having the most challenging outlook and running the greatest risk of recession in 2024. China remains a wild card with hope for growth in the country underpinned by government spending and improvements in consumer spending. The volatile environment will offer both opportunities and challenges for investors and businesses alike. Embracing volatility as a catalyst for growth together with agility and strategic foresight in navigating investment decisions will remain important for survival.
Select Competitors (Total 112 Featured) -
- Airbus SE
- Arianespace SA
- BAE Systems Plc
- Beyond Gravity
- Dassault Aviation SA
- Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
- Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
- Safran SA
- Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- The Boeing Company
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. METHODOLOGY
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 1. MARKET OVERVIEW
- Robust Outlook for Space Technologies and Growing Indispensability of Satellites in Modern Communication & Networking Space Provides the Foundation for Growth in the Market
- EXHIBIT 1: As the Space Race Intensifies, Satellite Manufacturing Gathers Importance & Urgency: Annual Number of Objects Launched Into Space (In Units) for the Years 2010 to 2023
- An Introduction to Space Equipment
- Communication Satellites
- Earth Observation Satellites
- Launch Vehicles
- Global Economic Update
- World Shifts to an Endemic COVID-19 Strategy With Focus on Multilateral Approach to Managing Future Pandemics
- What to Expect from the Global Economy in 2024? Will We Be Still Searching for a Landing?
- Noteworthy Economic Highlights for 2024
- Here's How Inflationary Pressures Affect the Economy
- Although Past Peak, Efforts to Solve the Inflation Puzzle Should Continue into 2024
- Climate Change Will Remain a Long-Term Worry for the Global Economy
- EXHIBIT 2: Global Oil Prices Remain Volatile Amid Acute Geopolitical Uncertainty & Tensions that Heighten Threat of Market Shocks: Global Average Annual Brent Crude Oil Price (In US$ Per Barrel) for Years 2017 through 2024
- EXHIBIT 3: While Still Not in the Comfort Zone, the Expected Steeper Fall in Inflation in 2024 Can Cushion Economic Growth: Global Inflation Rates (In %) for the Years 2019 through 2025
- EXHIBIT 4: Flat Growth for 2024 & A Possible Soft Landing, as the Global Economy Attempts to Balance Recovery While Navigating Through Wars, Political Conflicts & Inflation: World Economic Growth Projections (Real GDP, Annual % Change) for the Years 2022 Through 2025
- Pandemic Impact on Satellite Industry and Its Implications for the Satellite Equipment Market
- Satellite Companies Maneuver Various Approaches to Overcome Pandemic-Related Supply Chain Issues
- Global Market Outlook
- Competition
- EXHIBIT 5: Space Equipment - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
- Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
- Recent Market Activity
- Influencer/Product/Technology Insights
- 2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
- 3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
- Innovation & Commercialization Characterize the New Space Era, Fueling Prospects in Space Equipment
- Space Industry Continues to Make Rapid Gains
- Key Upcoming Space Programs and Missions
- Megatrends Elevating the Space Industry
- Robust Satellite Manufacturing and Launch Activity Sets the Tone for Growth
- EXHIBIT 6: Growing Number of Active Satellites Stand Testimony to the Strong Market Sentiment Prevalent in the Satellite Equipment Space: Global Number of Satellites (In Units) for Years 2005 through 2023
- Increase in the Number of Space Exploration Missions Fuel Need for New Space Equipment
- Demand for Satellites to Increase Significantly through this Decade End
- How Declining Costs are Driving Space Economy, Presenting Significant Potential for Space Equipment Market
- EXHIBIT 7: Declining Launch Cost to Boost Space Exploration Projects, Driving Demand for Space Equipment: Cost per Kg ($) of Payload Delivered to Low Earth Orbit
- Advancements in Satellite Technology: Potential for Growth
- Rise in Demand for Satellite Internet of Things (IoT)
- Decluttering Space and Services In-Orbit Satellites
- Development of Advanced Ground Systems
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
- Use of Advanced COTS Equipment
- Satellite Networks Providers Enhance Throughput Capabilities
- Advanced Payload Systems
- Spacecraft Propulsion
- Very High Throughput Satellites (VHTS)
- Flexible Launch Services
- Additive Manufacturing
- Robotics' Usage in Space
- Expanding Applications of Satellite Imagery in Commercial & Military Sectors
- EXHIBIT 8: Global Satellite Imaging Market Breakdown (in %) by End-Use: 2024E
- Emerging Use Cases Drive Demand for Complex and Economic Earth Observation Satellites
- Remote Sensing Satellites Widen Opportunities
- Trends Fueling Earth Observation Market
- Communication Satellites Find Wider Application
- Satellite Launches More Inclined Towards LEO Endeavors as Digitalization Trend Gains Momentum
- Satellite Platforms for Weather Monitoring & Forecasting: An Overview
- Mammoth Gains for Small Satellites Step Up Manufacturing & Launch Activity
- EXHIBIT 9: Reduction in Spacecraft Structural Mass is the New Design Goal to Enable Increase in Payload & Agility: Average Weight of Spacecraft & SmallSats (In Kgs) Over the Years 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2022
- EXHIBIT 10: SmallSats Account for Increasing Share of Payload Mass Carried Up to Orbit from Earth: % Share of SmallSats in Total Upmass Launched Into Space for the Years 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023
- EXHIBIT 11: Number of Cubesats Launches: 2002-2022
- Rising Appeal of Satellite Connectivity Drives Need for Communication Satellites
- Low Earth Orbit Technologies: A Landmark Innovation in Satellites to Fuel Gains
- Demand Up for Satellite Launch Vehicles
- Transforming Trends in Space Launch Industry: Market Poised to Benefit
- Rise in Small Satellite Deployments Drive Demand for Micro-Launcher Services
- Emerging Trends in Launch Systems Poised to Transform Market
- Reusable Launch Systems: A Noteworthy Development in the Space Industry
- Strategic Significance of Space for National Security and Defense Sector Promotes Investments into Space Equipment
- Continuing Efforts by Military Organizations to Strengthen Satellite Networks to Drive Growth
- EXHIBIT 12: Military Spending by Top Countries in 2024 (In US$ Billion)
- Rising Demand for Valuable Space Data from Commercial and Defense Sectors Spurs Growth
- A Glance at Major Sources and Types of Data
- Shape Shifting Satellite and Hypersonic Space Plane to Provide Low Cost Access to Space
- High Throughput Communication Satellites to Serve Unprecedented Demands for Video and Data Services
- Increasing Use of Space Technologies for Research on Climate Change, Opportunities for Satellite Equipment Market
- How Space Technologies Can Address the Issue of Climate Change
- Space Equipment Market Benefits from the Sustained Rise in Private Sector Investments
- EXHIBIT 13: Global Space Industry Size & Private Investments/Funding (In US$ Billion) for Years 2023, 2026, 2028 and 2030
- EXHIBIT 14: Share of Private Funding for Spacetech Companies by Orbital-Regime Focus: 2015 and 2022
- Here's Some of the Leading Private Companies in Space Industry
- Challenges Confronting Space Equipment Market
- 4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
- TABLE 1: World Space Equipment Market Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2030
- TABLE 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Space Equipment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 3: World Historic Review for Space Equipment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
- TABLE 4: World 16-Year Perspective for Space Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Communications Satellites by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 6: World Historic Review for Communications Satellites by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
- TABLE 7: World 16-Year Perspective for Communications Satellites by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Earth Observation Satellites by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 9: World Historic Review for Earth Observation Satellites by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
- TABLE 10: World 16-Year Perspective for Earth Observation Satellites by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Launch Vehicles by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 12: World Historic Review for Launch Vehicles by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
- TABLE 13: World 16-Year Perspective for Launch Vehicles by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
- UNITED STATES
- Space Equipment Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
- Market Analytics
- TABLE 14: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 15: USA Historic Review for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
- TABLE 16: USA 16-Year Perspective for Space Equipment by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
- CANADA
- TABLE 17: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 18: Canada Historic Review for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
- TABLE 19: Canada 16-Year Perspective for Space Equipment by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
- JAPAN
- Space Equipment Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
- Market Analytics
- TABLE 20: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 21: Japan Historic Review for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
- TABLE 22: Japan 16-Year Perspective for Space Equipment by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
- CHINA
- TABLE 23: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 24: China Historic Review for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
- TABLE 25: China 16-Year Perspective for Space Equipment by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
- EUROPE
- Space Equipment Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
- Market Analytics
- TABLE 26: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Space Equipment by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 27: Europe Historic Review for Space Equipment by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
- TABLE 28: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Space Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
- TABLE 29: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 30: Europe Historic Review for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
- TABLE 31: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Space Equipment by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
- FRANCE
- TABLE 32: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 33: France Historic Review for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
- TABLE 34: France 16-Year Perspective for Space Equipment by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
- GERMANY
- TABLE 35: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 36: Germany Historic Review for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
- TABLE 37: Germany 16-Year Perspective for Space Equipment by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
- ITALY
- TABLE 38: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 39: Italy Historic Review for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
- TABLE 40: Italy 16-Year Perspective for Space Equipment by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
- UNITED KINGDOM
- TABLE 41: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 42: UK Historic Review for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
- TABLE 43: UK 16-Year Perspective for Space Equipment by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
- REST OF EUROPE
- TABLE 44: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 45: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
- TABLE 46: Rest of Europe 16-Year Perspective for Space Equipment by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
- ASIA-PACIFIC
- Space Equipment Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
- Market Analytics
- TABLE 47: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 48: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
- TABLE 49: Asia-Pacific 16-Year Perspective for Space Equipment by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
- REST OF WORLD
- TABLE 50: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 51: Rest of World Historic Review for Space Equipment by Type - Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
- TABLE 52: Rest of World 16-Year Perspective for Space Equipment by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for Communications Satellites, Earth Observation Satellites and Launch Vehicles for the Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
IV. COMPETITION