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세계의 큐브샛 시장 보고서(2025년)Cubesat Global Market Report 2025 |
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최근 수년간 큐브샛 시장 규모는 빠르게 확대되고 있습니다. 2024년 5억 6,000만 달러에서 2025년에는 6억 5,000만 달러에 달하고, CAGR 14.8%로 성장할 전망입니다. 지금까지의 성장은 우주 탐사나 행성 간 미션에 대한 관심의 고조, 통신이나 사물인터넷(IoT) 용도를 위한 큐브샛의 이용 확대, 상업 우주 발사 증가, 대학과 우주 기관과의 제휴 강화, 실시간 데이터나 리모트 센싱 솔루션에 대한 수요 증가 등이 요인으로 생각됩니다.
큐브샛 시장 규모는 향후 수년간 빠른 성장이 예상되고 있습니다. 2029년에는 11억 1,000만 달러에 달하고, CAGR은 14.5%를 나타낼 전망입니다. 예측 기간 내 성장 요인으로서는 통신용 큐브샛 콘스텔레이션의 전개 증가, 기후, 환경 모니터링의 수요 증가, 상업 우주 사업에 대한 투자 확대, 위성 운용에서의 인공지능(AI)과 머신러닝의 채용 증가, 지구관측 부문에서의 큐브샛 이용 확대 등을 들 수 있습니다. 예측기간의 주요 동향으로는 큐브샛과 AI 및 IoT 기술의 통합, 유연성 향상을 위한 모듈형 위성 설계의 채용, 추진 시스템 통신 시스템의 진보, 소형화 센서 페이로드의 개발, 비용 효율 개선을 위한 재사용 발사 기술의 통합 등을 들 수 있습니다.
지구관측 데이터에 대한 수요 증가는 향후 수년간 큐브샛 시장의 성장을 이끌 것으로 예측됩니다. 지구관측 데이터는 위성, 항공기 탑재 센서, 지상 시스템에서 수집되는 정보를 가리키며, 육지, 해양, 대기를 포함한 지구의 물리, 화학, 생물학적 시스템을 모니터링 및 측정하는 것입니다. 기후 변화 대책, 자연재해관리, 지속가능한 자원 계획 등에 대응하기 위한 정확한 실시간 지식에 대한 수요가 높아지면서 지구관측 데이터에 대한 수요가 증가하고 있습니다. 정부, 연구기관, 민간조직은 정보에 근거한 의사결정과 시책 입안을 지원하기 위해 위성 기반 데이터에 대한 의존도를 높이고 있습니다. 큐브샛은 고도의 소형 센서가 장착된 비용 효율적이고 유연하며 신속하게 배포 가능한 플랫폼을 제공하여 지구관측 데이터를 수집하는 데 도움을 줍니다. 이를 통해 지구의 표면, 대기, 해양을 높은 빈도 및 고해상도로 모니터링할 수 있어 환경분석, 재해관리, 지구규모의 지속가능성 이니셔티브의 향상에 공헌하고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 2023년 8월에는 미국에 본사를 둔 우주 및 클라우드 데이터 분석 기업인 Spire Global Inc.가 NASA의 상업용 소형 위성 데이터 취득(CSDA) 프로그램 참여를 유지하기 위해 650만 달러의 12개월 계약 갱신을 취득했습니다. 이는 2022년 6월에 수여된 지난 600만 달러 계약에서 50만 달러 증가한 규모입니다. 따라서 지구관측 데이터에 대한 수요가 증가함에 따라 큐브샛 시장의 성장이 촉진되고 있습니다.
큐브샛 시장에서 활동하는 주요 기업은 임무의 유연성 향상, 발사 비용 절감, 우주 기반 데이터 수집 가속을 목적으로 한 소형 모듈형 위성 시스템 등 혁신적인 솔루션 개발에 주력하고 있습니다. 소형 모듈형 위성 시스템은 컴팩트하고 표준화된 위성 유닛으로, 특정 미션에 맞추어 쉽게 조립 및 커스터마이즈가 가능해, 개발 기간의 단축, 발사 비용의 절감, 우주 기술 전개의 유연성 향상에 공헌합니다. 예를 들어 2024년 3월에는 미국항공우주국(NASA)이 '교육용 나노위성 발사계획(ELaNa 51)'의 일환으로 국제우주정거장(ISS)에 'Big Red Sat-1', 'BurstCube', 'SNoOPI', 'HyTI' 등 4개의 소형 위성(큐브샛)을 발사했습니다. Big Red Sat-1, BurstCube, SNoOPI, HyTI로 명명된 이 큐브샛은 NASA 각 센터와 제휴 대학에 의해 개발되어 우주공간에서 과학연구와 기술실증을 추진합니다. 각 위성은 특정 관측 장비와 목적을 갖추고 있습니다. 네브라스카 대학의 학생 팀이 개발한 Big Red Sat-1은 차세대 페로브스카이트 태양전지의 성능 검사를 목적으로 하고 있습니다. NASA 고다드 우주비행센터에서 개발한 BurstCube는 감마선 버스트나 태양 플레어 등 고에너지 현상의 검출을 목표로 합니다. SNoOPI는 농업과 환경 모니터링을 지원하기 위해 근권 토양 수분과 적설 수분 측정에 중점을 둡니다. 하와이대학 마노아 캠퍼스에서 개발한 HyTI는 하이퍼스펙트럼 열화상장치를 이용하여 수자원의 매핑과 세계 작물의 물이용을 연구합니다.
A cubesat is a type of miniaturized satellite developed for space research and technology demonstration. It typically features a standardized cubic structure measuring 10 X 10 X 10 cm per unit, allowing multiple units to be combined to enhance functionality and capability. Designed to be low-cost and lightweight, cubesats are usually launched as secondary payloads alongside larger satellites, enabling quick deployment of experiments and technology validation in orbit.
The primary sizes of cubesats include 1U, 2U, 3U, 6U, and 12U. A 1U cubesat is a compact 10 X 10 X 10 cm satellite weighing approximately 1 kg, primarily designed for low-cost educational, experimental, or technology demonstration missions in space. They consist of several subsystems such as payloads, structures, electrical power systems, command and data handling, propulsion systems, attitude determination and control systems, and others. Cubesats are utilized for diverse applications including communication, earth observation, traffic monitoring, meteorology, science, technology, education, space observation, and other purposes. They are deployed by various end-users such as academic institutions, commercial organizations, defense agencies, government entities, non-profit organizations, and others.
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.
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The cubesat market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.56 billion in 2024 to $0.65 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising interest in space exploration and interplanetary missions, growing utilization of cubesats for communication and internet of things (IoT) applications, increasing number of commercial space launches, rising collaboration between universities and space agencies, and growing demand for real-time data and remote sensing solutions.
The cubesat market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.11 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing deployment of cubesat constellations for connectivity, growing demand for climate and environmental monitoring, rising investments in commercial space ventures, increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for satellite operations, and expanding use of cubesats for earth observation. Key trends in the forecast period include integration of cubesats with AI and IoT technologies, incorporation of modular satellite designs for enhanced flexibility, advancements in propulsion and communication systems, developments in miniaturized sensors and payloads, and integration of reusable launch technologies for improved cost efficiency.
The increasing demand for earth observation data is expected to drive the growth of the cubesat market in the coming years. Earth observation data refers to information gathered from satellites, airborne sensors, and ground-based systems that monitor and measure the Earth's physical, chemical, and biological systems, including land, oceans, and atmosphere. The demand for earth observation data is increasing due to the growing need for accurate, real-time insights to address climate change, natural disaster management, and sustainable resource planning, as governments, research institutions, and private organizations increasingly depend on satellite-based data to support informed decision-making and policy development. Cubesats support earth observation data collection by offering a cost-effective, flexible, and rapidly deployable platform equipped with advanced miniaturized sensors that enable frequent, high-resolution monitoring of the planet's surface, atmosphere, and oceans, thereby improving environmental analysis, disaster management, and global sustainability initiatives. For instance, in August 2023, according to Spire Global Inc., a US-based space-to-cloud data and analytics company, the company received a $6.5 million, 12-month contract renewal to continue its participation in NASA's commercial smallsat data acquisition (CSDA) program, marking a $500,000 increase over the previous $6 million contract awarded in June 2022. Therefore, the increasing demand for earth observation data is fueling the growth of the cubesat market.
Major companies operating in the cubesat market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as miniaturized modular satellite systems to enhance mission flexibility, reduce launch costs, and accelerate space-based data collection. Miniaturized modular satellite systems are compact, standardized satellite units that can be easily assembled and customized for specific missions, helping reduce development time, lower launch costs, and increase flexibility in deploying space-based technologies. For instance, in March 2024, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a US-based space agency, launched four small satellites known as CubeSats to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of its Educational Launch of Nanosatellites (ELaNa 51) mission. These CubeSats, named Big Red Sat-1, BurstCube, SNoOPI, and HyTI, were developed by NASA centers and partner universities to advance scientific research and technology demonstrations in space. Each satellite carries specific instruments and objectives. Big Red Sat-1, built by a student team from Nebraska, is designed to test the performance of next-generation perovskite solar cells. BurstCube, developed by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, aims to detect high-energy phenomena such as gamma-ray bursts and solar flares. SNoOPI focuses on measuring root-zone soil moisture and snowpack water content to support agricultural and environmental monitoring. HyTI, developed by the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa, employs a hyperspectral thermal imager to map water resources and study crop water use across the globe.
In October 2024, Lockheed Martin Corporation, a US-based aerospace and defense technology company, acquired Terran Orbital Corporation for $450 million. Through this acquisition, Lockheed Martin aimed to strengthen its small satellite manufacturing capabilities and reinforce its position in next-generation space systems. Terran Orbital Corporation is a US-based satellite manufacturing company specializing in the design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and in-orbit support of small satellites and satellite buses.
Major companies operating in the cubesat market are The Boeing Company, Airbus S.A.S., Lockheed Martin Corporation, OHB SE, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Planet Labs Inc., EnduroSat Ltd., GomSpace Group AB, NanoAvionika UAB, AAC Clyde Space AB, Astrocast SA, Satellogic S.A., Busek Co. Inc., Berlin Space Technologies GmbH, CU Aerospace L.L.C., Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems Inc., Interorbital Systems Inc., SERENUM a.s., Exobotics Inc., Pumpkin Inc.
North America was the largest region in the cubesat market in 2024. The regions covered in cubesat report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the cubesat market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The cubesat market consists of sales of solar panels and batteries, propulsion systems, reaction wheels and magnetorquers, communication subsystems, telemetry software, mission control and satellite operations software, data processing and analytics tools, and environmental testing and integration equipment. 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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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.