The space transportation market was valued at $0.9 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $2.7 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 11.9% from 2024 to 2033.
Space transportation refers to the systems, technologies, and infrastructure used to move payloads, such as satellites, spacecraft, or humans, from Earth's surface into outer space. This includes launch vehicles, spaceports, and other associated support systems. It encompasses reusable and expendable launch systems, orbital and suborbital transportation, and the logistics involved in returning objects to Earth.
Increase in need for communication, Earth observation, navigation, and remote sensing satellites has driven the demand for reliable and cost-effective space transportation systems. For example, the number of satellites launched globally grew significantly in the past decade, supporting industries like telecommunications and environmental monitoring. According to a study published by Statista, there were an estimated 9,115 active satellites orbiting Earth As of 2023, marking a 35% increase compared to the previous year. In addition, increase in international interest in missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond has amplified the need for advanced transportation solutions capable of carrying heavy payloads and supporting long-duration missions.
Moreover, expansion in global spaceport infrastructure is facilitating more frequent and flexible launches. Countries like the U.S., China, and India are investing in modern spaceports to support commercial and governmental launches, which is augmenting the market growth. Furthermore, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and materials science industries are increasingly leveraging microgravity research to develop innovative products, thereby driving the demand for space transportation services to support these missions. However, high cost associated with the launching spacecraft restrains the market. In addition, the growing amount of space debris is a significant restraint of the space transportation market.
On the contrary, companies like Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin are pioneering space tourism, appealing to high-net-worth individuals and offering remunerative opportunities for the market expansion. According to a report by the Space Tourism Research Institute in 2022, since the first space tourist in 2001, 63 individuals have traveled to space as tourists, with notable increases in private individuals launching in 2021 and 2022.
The global space transportation market is segmented into product type, application, and region. On the basis of product type, the market is divided into orbital and suborbital. As per application, it is segregated into commercial, scientific, and others. Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.
On the basis of application, the commercial segment was the major shareholder in 2023, and is anticipated to continue the same trend throughout the forecast period.
Region wise, North America dominated the market, in terms of revenue, in 2023.
Space transportation refers to the systems, technologies, and infrastructure used to move payloads, such as satellites, spacecraft, or humans, from Earth's surface into outer space. This includes launch vehicles, spaceports, and other associated support systems. It encompasses reusable and expendable launch systems, orbital and suborbital transportation, and the logistics involved in returning objects to Earth.
Increase in need for communication, Earth observation, navigation, and remote sensing satellites has driven the demand for reliable and cost-effective space transportation systems. For example, the number of satellites launched globally grew significantly in the past decade, supporting industries like telecommunications and environmental monitoring. According to a study published by Statista, there were an estimated 9,115 active satellites orbiting Earth As of 2023, marking a 35% increase compared to the previous year. In addition, increase in international interest in missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond has amplified the need for advanced transportation solutions capable of carrying heavy payloads and supporting long-duration missions.
Moreover, expansion in global spaceport infrastructure is facilitating more frequent and flexible launches. Countries like the U.S., China, and India are investing in modern spaceports to support commercial and governmental launches, which is augmenting the market growth. Furthermore, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and materials science industries are increasingly leveraging microgravity research to develop innovative products, thereby driving the demand for space transportation services to support these missions. However, high cost associated with the launching spacecraft restrains the market. In addition, the growing amount of space debris is a significant restraint of the space transportation market.
On the contrary, companies like Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin are pioneering space tourism, appealing to high-net-worth individuals and offering remunerative opportunities for the market expansion. According to a report by the Space Tourism Research Institute in 2022, since the first space tourist in 2001, 63 individuals have traveled to space as tourists, with notable increases in private individuals launching in 2021 and 2022.
The global space transportation market is segmented into product type, application, and region. On the basis of product type, the market is divided into orbital and suborbital. As per application, it is segregated into commercial, scientific, and others. Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.
Key Findings
Depending on product type, the orbital segment held the highest market share in 2023, and is expected to grow at the highest rate from 2024 to 2033.On the basis of application, the commercial segment was the major shareholder in 2023, and is anticipated to continue the same trend throughout the forecast period.
Region wise, North America dominated the market, in terms of revenue, in 2023.
Competition Analysis
Competitive analysis and profiles of the major players in the global space transportation market include Space Exploration Technologies Corp., Blue Origin, LLC, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Sierra Nevada Corporation, The Boeing Company, Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc., Firefly Aerospace, Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, United Launch Alliance, LLC, and Rocket Lab USA, Inc. These major players have adopted various key development strategies such as business expansion, new product launches, and partnerships to strengthen their foothold in the global market.Additional benefits you will get with this purchase are:
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Key Market Segments
By Product Type
- Orbital
- Suborbital
By Application
- Commercial
- Scientific
- Other
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- UK
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East and Africa
Key Market Players
- Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- Blue Origin, LLC
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Sierra Nevada Corporation
- The Boeing Company
- Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc.
- Firefly Aerospace, Inc.
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- United Launch Alliance, LLC
- Rocket Lab USA, Inc.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 4: SPACE TRANSPORTATION MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE
CHAPTER 5: SPACE TRANSPORTATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION
CHAPTER 6: SPACE TRANSPORTATION MARKET, BY REGION
CHAPTER 7: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 8: COMPANY PROFILES
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
Companies Mentioned
- Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
- Blue Origin, LLC
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Sierra Nevada Corporation
- The Boeing Company
- Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc.
- Firefly Aerospace, Inc.
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- United Launch Alliance, LLC
- Rocket Lab USA, Inc.
Methodology
The analyst offers exhaustive research and analysis based on a wide variety of factual inputs, which largely include interviews with industry participants, reliable statistics, and regional intelligence. The in-house industry experts play an instrumental role in designing analytic tools and models, tailored to the requirements of a particular industry segment. The primary research efforts include reaching out participants through mail, tele-conversations, referrals, professional networks, and face-to-face interactions.
They are also in professional corporate relations with various companies that allow them greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions.
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- Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
- Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
- Authentic news articles and other related releases for market evaluation
- Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecast
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 340 |
| Published | October 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2023 - 2033 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 0.9 billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 2.7 billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 11.9% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 10 |
