Space on-Board Computing Platform Market Report 2025

This Space on-board Computing Platform 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 space on-board computing platform market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.48 billion in 2024 to $1.64 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased demand for earth observation data, growth in satellite constellations, advances in satellite technology, need for onboard data processing, rise of CubeSat and small satellite deployments.

The space on-board computing platform market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.8 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of commercial space activities, increased adoption of edge computing in space, growth in deep space exploration missions, demand for autonomous satellite operations, use of quantum computing in space applications. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of artificial intelligence in space computing, software-defined space systems, high-performance computing in space, onboard machine learning and analytics, miniaturization of space computing components.

The increasing number of space exploration missions is anticipated to drive the growth of the space-on-board computing platform market in the future. Space on-board computing platforms are widely utilized in various space exploration initiatives due to their ability to gather information through multiple applications, store and analyze data, and distribute collected information for mapping and navigation in both Earth and space exploration missions. Furthermore, space on-board computing enables applications to adapt to new situations or requirements and allows for the rapid deployment of updates or algorithms to existing systems for image analysis during space missions. For example, in November 2023, data released by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), which promotes space-related activities and coordinates space policies and programs, indicated that over 2,050 satellite registrations were recorded in 2022, with 2,250 registrations received so far in 2023, representing 35 percent of all satellites. Hence, the growing number of space exploration missions is fueling the growth of the space on-board computing platform market.

The rising demand for industrial robots is projected to drive the growth of the space on-board computing platform market in the future. Industrial robots are programmable mechanical devices utilized in manufacturing and industrial environments to execute various tasks and are equipped with sensors, controllers, and software. These robots leverage space on-board computing platforms to carry out functions such as path planning, object recognition, and quality control, thereby enhancing automation and productivity in manufacturing processes relevant to space exploration missions. For example, in April 2024, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based professional non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, strengthening, and safeguarding the robotics industry globally, reported a significant increase in the use of industrial robots in the U.S. in 2023, with installations rising by 12% to reach 44,303 units, up from 40,000 units in 2022. Thus, the growing demand for industrial robots is fueling the growth of the space on-board computing platform market moving forward.

Technological advancements have become a prominent trend in the space on-board computing platform market. Major companies in this sector are actively engaged in developing innovative technologies to offer superior solutions and services across various industries, optimizing business operations, and solidifying their market positions. In March 2022, RAMON SPACE, a US-based company in the space on-board computing platform market, introduced NuStream, an advanced data-driven space computing infrastructure platform utilizing in-house radiation-hardened technology. This technology ensures electronic components' resistance to cosmic or natural magnetic radiation, enabling optimal performance in harsh conditions. NuStream provides highly reliable storage capabilities tailored to unique environmental requirements, all while optimizing size, weight, and cost.

Leading companies in the space on-board computing platform market are concentrating on modular architecture and flexible systems, such as high-density data storage products, to maintain their competitive edge. A high-density data storage computing platform is an advanced system designed to efficiently store and manage large amounts of data in a compact form, allowing for rapid access and processing for applications across various sectors, including space exploration, big data analytics, and cloud computing. For example, in March 2022, Ramon.Space, a US-based company in the space on-board computing platform market, introduced NuStream, a new storage system engineered to withstand the harsh conditions of space. This system is part of its computing infrastructure for data-driven space missions and features high-density storage along with an advanced modular architecture. Ramon.Space, headquartered in Yokneam Ilit with an office in Palo Alto, aims to deliver space-resilient supercomputing systems that provide Earth-like computing capabilities in space. The company highlights that NuStream facilitates next-generation applications and ensures reliable data collection.

In April 2022, Airbus, a Germany-based software and services company in the space on-board computing platform sector, acquired DSI Datensicherheit GmbH to bolster its offerings in space on-board computing platforms, cryptography, and communication systems for space, airborne, naval, and ground applications, aiming to gain a competitive edge. DSI Datensicherheit GmbH is a Germany-based company specializing in space on-board computing platforms and cryptography.

Major companies operating in the space on-board computing platform market include BAE Systems plc, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Saab AB, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Airbus SE, Ball Corporation, Cobham Gaisler AB, Contec Co Ltd, EnduroSat, G. A. U. S. S. Srl, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Leonardo S. p. A., Loft Orbital, Space Tango, ST Engineering, Teledyne Technologies Inc., MDA Corporation, Ramon Space, LMO Space, Space Micro Inc., Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX), Blue Canyon Technologies, AAC Clyde Space, Astro Digital, Axelspace Corporation, BlackSky Global LLC.

North America was the largest region in the space on-board computing platform market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the space on-board computing platform market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the space on-board computing platform market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The space on-board computing platform serves as the central core of spacecraft avionics, facilitating the collection, analysis, and processing of data gathered by on-board satellites. Its primary purpose is to generate precise maps of the Earth's surface. This platform collects data through various applications and enables mapping and navigation across the globe.

The main platforms for space on-board computing include nanosatellites, microsatellites, small satellites, medium satellites, large satellites, and general spacecraft. Nanosatellites are characterized by their smaller size (less than 10 kilograms) while carrying out functions similar to regular satellites, making them suitable for various missions such as interplanetary exploration and navigation. Technologies involved in these platforms include commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and non-commercial off-the-shelf (non-COTS). Different orbits, such as low earth orbit (LEO), medium earth orbit (MREO), and geostationary earth orbit (GEO), are employed, and communication modes like S-band, X-band, C-band, K-band, among others, are utilized. The applications of space on-board computing platforms span communication, earth observation, navigation, meteorology, and other related functions.

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