Space Robotics

Global Space Robotics Market to Reach US$8.1 Billion by 2030

The global market for Space Robotics estimated at US$6.0 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$8.1 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Services, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.5% CAGR and reach US$3.5 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Software segment is estimated at 4.8% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$1.6 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 5.0% CAGR

The Space Robotics market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.6 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$1.3 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 5.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.0% and 4.4% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 5.0% CAGR.

Global Space Robotics Market - Key Trends and Drivers Summarized

How Is Space Robotics Revolutionizing Extraterrestrial Exploration?

Space robotics refers to the design, development, and deployment of robotic systems for use in outer space missions, including exploration, satellite servicing, and planetary research. These robots operate in environments that are too dangerous or unreachable for humans, playing a critical role in various tasks such as assembling space stations, repairing satellites, collecting samples, and conducting experiments on the moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies. As global interest in space exploration grows, space robotics has become an essential technology for advancing scientific knowledge and supporting future human missions in deep space.

What Are the Key Segments in the Space Robotics Market?

Key types include rovers, robotic arms, and autonomous spacecraft, with robotic arms holding the largest market share due to their extensive use in satellite servicing, space station assembly, and maintenance. Applications span deep space exploration, near-earth operations, satellite servicing, and space station maintenance, with satellite servicing representing a significant segment driven by the need for repairs, refueling, and upgrades of orbital satellites. End-users include government space agencies, commercial space companies, and research institutions, with government agencies such as NASA and ESA leading the market as they invest heavily in space missions and robotic technologies.

How Is Space Robotics Integrated Across Space Missions?

In deep space exploration, rovers equipped with robotic arms and sensors collect soil samples, perform geological analyses, and relay critical data back to Earth, advancing our understanding of the moon, Mars, and beyond. Robotic arms are used extensively on the International Space Station (ISS) to perform tasks like module installation, cargo handling, and repairs, ensuring continuous operations and safety in orbit. In satellite servicing missions, autonomous spacecraft equipped with robotic tools repair, refuel, and reposition satellites, extending their operational lifespans and reducing space debris. Additionally, commercial space companies use robotic systems to support launch operations, payload handling, and reusable rocket refurbishment.

What Factors Are Driving the Growth in the Space Robotics Market?

The growth in the Space Robotics market is driven by several factors, including increasing investments in space exploration, fueled by government agencies, commercial entities, and collaborations with private aerospace firms. Advancements in AI, autonomous navigation, and sensor technologies have improved the functionality and reliability of space robots, supporting broader applications in satellite servicing, planetary exploration, and space station maintenance. The rise of commercial space missions, coupled with the focus on sustainable space operations, has further fueled demand, as robotic systems offer cost-effective and safe solutions for complex tasks. Additionally, international space collaborations and missions to the moon, Mars, and asteroids have contributed to market expansion, as space agencies prioritize robotic technologies for extended exploration and human presence in space.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Space Robotics market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Solution (Services, Software, Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV), Remote Manipulator System (RMS)); Application (Near Space, Deep Space, Ground); End-Use (Government, Commercial)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.

Select Competitors (Total 33 Featured) -

• Altius Space
• Astrobotic
• Effective Space Solutions Limited
• Honeybee Robotics
• iSpace
• Made in Space
• Maxar Technologies
• Motiv Space Systems Inc
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Space Applications Services

TARIFF IMPACT FACTOR

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