This 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 AI in space exploration market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $4.44 billion in 2024 to $5.8 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to demand for AI technology to enhance space missions, increased government investment, increased autonomous systems and robotics, increased data management, cognitive cloud computing in space.
The AI in space exploration market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.69 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing number of space launches, increasing number of space missions, increasing autonomous vehicles, increasing anomaly detection, increasing satellite operations. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, product innovations, integrating AI technologies, Ai-powered robots, development of new space technologies.
The growth of the AI in space exploration market is expected to be driven by an increasing number of space missions in the future. Space missions involve organized endeavors to explore outer space or celestial bodies using various technologies such as spacecraft, satellites, rovers, telescopes, and more. AI plays a crucial role in space exploration by enhancing capabilities across various aspects including autonomous navigation and control, advanced data analysis, automated planning and scheduling, and advanced robotics. For example, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs reported an increase in the launch of space missions, with 2,664 objects launched into orbit in 2023 compared to 2,478 in 2022, indicating a rise in space exploration activities.
Leading companies in the AI in space exploration market are focusing on developing strategic collaborations to bolster their market position. Strategic collaborations involve purposeful partnerships or alliances between entities to achieve common goals, leveraging complementary strengths and resources for mutual benefit. For instance, in February 2023, IBM and NASA collaborated to apply artificial intelligence to Earth science data, aiming to uncover new insights about our planet. This collaboration entails the development of AI foundation models to analyze vast amounts of text and remote-sensing data, with the models being open and available to the entire science community.
In August 2023, Sidus Space, a US-based satellite manufacturing and space services company, acquired Exo-Space, a US-based company specializing in hardware and software for Edge Artificial Intelligence applications in space, for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Sidus aims to expand its talent, technology, and total addressable market by integrating Exo-Space's stand-alone AI and machine learning products into its business lines.
Major companies operating in the AI in space exploration market report are Lockheed Martin, Airbus, IBM, Northrup Grumman, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Thales Group, Booz Allen Hamilton, Spacex, Maxar Technologies Inc., Astroscale, Planet Labs Inc., Spire Global, Iceye, Capella Space, Blacksky Global, Hawkeye 360, D-Orbit, Orbital Insight Inc., LeoLabs, Slingshot Aerospace, Kuva Space, Analytical Space, Raptor Maps, Phase Four, Descartes Labs, AADYAH Aerospace, Ubotica Technologies, Swarm Technologies, Exo-Space, Craft Prospect.
North America was the largest region in the AI in space exploration market in 2024. The regions covered in the AI in space exploration market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the AI in space exploration market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The AI in space exploration market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as autonomous navigation, exoplanet discovery, earth observation, and satellite operations and machine learning in guidance. 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. The AI in space exploration market also includes sales of autonomous robotics, autonomous rovers, satellites, autonomous vehicles, and telescopic observations. 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).
AI in space exploration involves the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies to analyze data, automate spacecraft operations, and enhance decision-making across various facets of space exploration. It has become an indispensable tool in this field, aiding scientists and engineers in making discoveries and deepening their understanding of the universe.
The primary types of AI in space exploration include rovers, robotic arms, space probes, and other related technologies. Rovers are robotic vehicles specifically designed for exploration and research, particularly in environments where human presence may be challenging or impractical. Various applications encompass robotics, remote sensing and monitoring, data analytics, asteroid mining, manned vehicles and reusable launch systems, communications, and remote missions, catering to various end-users such as government entities and commercial enterprises.
The AI in space exploration market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides AI in space exploration market statistics, including AI in space exploration industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with AI in space exploration market share, detailed AI in space exploration market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the AI in space exploration industry. This AI in space exploration market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
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The AI in space exploration market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $4.44 billion in 2024 to $5.8 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to demand for AI technology to enhance space missions, increased government investment, increased autonomous systems and robotics, increased data management, cognitive cloud computing in space.
The AI in space exploration market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.69 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing number of space launches, increasing number of space missions, increasing autonomous vehicles, increasing anomaly detection, increasing satellite operations. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, product innovations, integrating AI technologies, Ai-powered robots, development of new space technologies.
The growth of the AI in space exploration market is expected to be driven by an increasing number of space missions in the future. Space missions involve organized endeavors to explore outer space or celestial bodies using various technologies such as spacecraft, satellites, rovers, telescopes, and more. AI plays a crucial role in space exploration by enhancing capabilities across various aspects including autonomous navigation and control, advanced data analysis, automated planning and scheduling, and advanced robotics. For example, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs reported an increase in the launch of space missions, with 2,664 objects launched into orbit in 2023 compared to 2,478 in 2022, indicating a rise in space exploration activities.
Leading companies in the AI in space exploration market are focusing on developing strategic collaborations to bolster their market position. Strategic collaborations involve purposeful partnerships or alliances between entities to achieve common goals, leveraging complementary strengths and resources for mutual benefit. For instance, in February 2023, IBM and NASA collaborated to apply artificial intelligence to Earth science data, aiming to uncover new insights about our planet. This collaboration entails the development of AI foundation models to analyze vast amounts of text and remote-sensing data, with the models being open and available to the entire science community.
In August 2023, Sidus Space, a US-based satellite manufacturing and space services company, acquired Exo-Space, a US-based company specializing in hardware and software for Edge Artificial Intelligence applications in space, for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Sidus aims to expand its talent, technology, and total addressable market by integrating Exo-Space's stand-alone AI and machine learning products into its business lines.
Major companies operating in the AI in space exploration market report are Lockheed Martin, Airbus, IBM, Northrup Grumman, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Thales Group, Booz Allen Hamilton, Spacex, Maxar Technologies Inc., Astroscale, Planet Labs Inc., Spire Global, Iceye, Capella Space, Blacksky Global, Hawkeye 360, D-Orbit, Orbital Insight Inc., LeoLabs, Slingshot Aerospace, Kuva Space, Analytical Space, Raptor Maps, Phase Four, Descartes Labs, AADYAH Aerospace, Ubotica Technologies, Swarm Technologies, Exo-Space, Craft Prospect.
North America was the largest region in the AI in space exploration market in 2024. The regions covered in the AI in space exploration market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the AI in space exploration market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The AI in space exploration market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as autonomous navigation, exoplanet discovery, earth observation, and satellite operations and machine learning in guidance. 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. The AI in space exploration market also includes sales of autonomous robotics, autonomous rovers, satellites, autonomous vehicles, and telescopic observations. 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).
AI in space exploration involves the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies to analyze data, automate spacecraft operations, and enhance decision-making across various facets of space exploration. It has become an indispensable tool in this field, aiding scientists and engineers in making discoveries and deepening their understanding of the universe.
The primary types of AI in space exploration include rovers, robotic arms, space probes, and other related technologies. Rovers are robotic vehicles specifically designed for exploration and research, particularly in environments where human presence may be challenging or impractical. Various applications encompass robotics, remote sensing and monitoring, data analytics, asteroid mining, manned vehicles and reusable launch systems, communications, and remote missions, catering to various end-users such as government entities and commercial enterprises.
The AI in space exploration market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides AI in space exploration market statistics, including AI in space exploration industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with AI in space exploration market share, detailed AI in space exploration market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the AI in space exploration industry. This AI in space exploration market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
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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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. AI in Space Exploration Market Characteristics3. AI in Space Exploration Market Trends and Strategies4. AI in Space Exploration Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid and Recovery on the Market32. Global AI in Space Exploration Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the AI in Space Exploration Market34. Recent Developments in the AI in Space Exploration Market
5. Global AI in Space Exploration Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. AI in Space Exploration Market Segmentation
7. AI in Space Exploration Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific AI in Space Exploration Market
9. China AI in Space Exploration Market
10. India AI in Space Exploration Market
11. Japan AI in Space Exploration Market
12. Australia AI in Space Exploration Market
13. Indonesia AI in Space Exploration Market
14. South Korea AI in Space Exploration Market
15. Western Europe AI in Space Exploration Market
16. UK AI in Space Exploration Market
17. Germany AI in Space Exploration Market
18. France AI in Space Exploration Market
19. Italy AI in Space Exploration Market
20. Spain AI in Space Exploration Market
21. Eastern Europe AI in Space Exploration Market
22. Russia AI in Space Exploration Market
23. North America AI in Space Exploration Market
24. USA AI in Space Exploration Market
25. Canada AI in Space Exploration Market
26. South America AI in Space Exploration Market
27. Brazil AI in Space Exploration Market
28. Middle East AI in Space Exploration Market
29. Africa AI in Space Exploration Market
30. AI in Space Exploration Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. AI in Space Exploration Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. AI in Space Exploration Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
AI in Space Exploration Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on ai in space exploration market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for ai in space exploration? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The ai in space exploration market global report answers all these questions and many more.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 market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Rovers; Robotic Arms; Space Probes; Other Types2) By Application: Robotics; Remote Sensing and Monitoring; Data Analytics; Asteroid Mining; Manned Vehicles and Reusable Launch; Communications; Remote Missions
3) By End-user: Government; Commercial
Subsegments:
1) By Rovers: Mars Rovers; Lunar Rovers; Planetary Exploration Rovers2) By Robotic Arms: Space Station Robotic Arms; Exploration Mission Robotic Arms
3) By Space Probes: Deep Space Probes; Planetary Probes
4) By Other Types: AI-Assisted Satellites; AI-Powered Space Telescopes
Key Companies Mentioned: Lockheed Martin; Airbus; IBM; Northrup Grumman; Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
Some of the major companies featured in this AI in Precision Farming market report include:- Lockheed Martin
- Airbus
- IBM
- Northrup Grumman
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
- Thales Group
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Spacex
- Maxar Technologies Inc.
- Astroscale
- Planet Labs Inc.
- Spire Global
- Iceye
- Capella Space
- Blacksky Global
- Hawkeye 360
- D-Orbit
- Orbital Insight Inc.
- LeoLabs
- Slingshot Aerospace
- Kuva Space
- Analytical Space
- Raptor Maps
- Phase Four
- Descartes Labs
- AADYAH Aerospace
- Ubotica Technologies
- Swarm Technologies
- Exo-Space
- Craft Prospect
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 200 |
Published | March 2025 |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 5.8 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 16.69 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 30.2% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 31 |