Parabolic Flight Tourism Market Report 2026

The parabolic flight tourism market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $45.2 billion in 2025 to $62.08 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of government-funded space research programs, increased use of parabolic flights for astronaut training, rising interest in space science education, availability of specialized aircraft platforms, early commercialization of zero-gravity flights.

The parabolic flight tourism market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $221.18 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of private space tourism investments, rising demand for experiential space travel, increasing use of parabolic flights for biotech research, growing partnerships between governments and private operators, advancements in aircraft performance optimization. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for microgravity experience flights, rising participation in commercial space tourism, growing use of parabolic flights for research validation, expansion of astronaut training programs, enhanced focus on passenger safety and experience.

The growing popularity of space-related tourism activities is expected to drive the expansion of the parabolic flight tourism market in the coming years. Space-related tourism encompasses commercial activities connected to space, including space travel experiences, viewing rocket launches, stargazing, and visiting space-focused destinations. As interest in these activities rises, demand for parabolic flight tourism is increasing because such flights provide a safe and accessible way to experience microgravity. Parabolic flights are also a cost-effective alternative for individuals seeking space tourism experiences and for scientists conducting research and experiments in a microgravity environment. Consequently, the rising appeal of space-related tourism is boosting the parabolic flight tourism market. For example, in February 2024, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, a US-based federal oversight agency, the number of US commercial space transportation operations involving humans increased from nine operations in 2022 to twelve operations in 2023. Therefore, the growing interest in space-related tourism activities is driving the growth of the parabolic flight tourism market.

Companies operating in the parabolic flight tourism market are increasingly engaging in strategic partnerships to support revenue growth and market development. Strategic partnerships involve organizations combining their strengths and resources to achieve shared objectives and long-term success. For instance, in May 2023, Novespace, a US-based company that operates parabolic flights primarily for space agencies and scientific research programs, partnered with Airbus Group SE, a Netherlands-based aircraft manufacturer. This collaboration aims to develop new technologies and approaches for space tourism, including parabolic flight experiences, offering unique and memorable opportunities for space tourists while generating valuable data for scientific research and exploration.

In February 2023, 0-G Launch Inc., a US-based provider of high-precision microgravity flight services, partnered with PD AeroSpace Ltd. to conduct annual zero-gravity parabolic flights from Shimojishima Island Airport starting in 2024. Through this partnership, the companies aim to expand parabolic flight tourism in Japan by offering high-precision microgravity flights for research, astronaut training, education, and tourism. The collaboration combines 0-G Launch’s expertise in parabolic flight operations with PD AeroSpace’s local operational capabilities, logistics, and market access. PD AeroSpace Ltd. is a Japan-based aerospace company focused on developing fully reusable spaceplanes and advanced space transportation systems.

Major companies operating in the parabolic flight tourism market are Zero Gravity Corporation, Novespace, MiGFlug GmbH, Beings Systems, Space Adventures, Airbus Group SE, Vegitel, ASTRAX, Virgin Galactic, Spaceflight. Inc., SpaceX, Blue Origin, World View Enterprises, Space Perspective, Elysium Space, Zero 2 Infinity, Masten Space Systems, UP Aerospace, Interorbital Systems, Spaceport America, Agile Space Industries, Axiom Space.

North America was the largest region in the parabolic flight tourism market in 2025. The regions covered in the parabolic flight tourism market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the parabolic flight tourism market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The parabolic flight tourism market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as reproducing gravity-free conditions and performing short-duration scientific and technological experiments. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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