Global Star Sensor Market Growth 2025-2031
Description
The global Star Sensor market size is predicted to grow from US$ 187 million in 2025 to US$ 884 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 29.5% from 2025 to 2031.
The star sensor is an attitude measurement device that uses stars as a reference source. It is currently the most precise spacecraft attitude determination tool with the smallest error over time. It has the advantages of good autonomy, good passive star measurement concealment, strong anti-electromagnetic interference ability, high attitude and orientation accuracy, and errors do not accumulate over time. It is mainly used for attitude control and astronomical navigation of satellites and spacecrafts.
The star sensor is mainly divided into two parts: imaging system and image processing system in terms of working principle. The star sensor first uses an optical lens and an image sensor to image a star. After star point extraction and centroid positioning, the position and brightness information of the star point on the image sensor target surface is obtained. Then the star point corresponding to the star point in the star catalog is obtained through star map recognition. Finally, the three-axis attitude of the star sensor is obtained through attitude calculation based on the recognition results, providing attitude data for the carrier control system to realize the navigation of the carrier.
The current major global manufacturers of star sensors include BAE Systems (Ball Aerospace), Sodern, Rocket Lab, CASC 8th Academy 803 Research Institute and CASC 5th Academy 502 Research Institute. In 2024, the top three manufacturers will account for 70.62% of the global revenue market share.
From a regional perspective, the UK maintains its leading position in the European market, and it is expected that the important market position of the Asia-Pacific region will become more prominent in the next few years. From the perspective of product type and technology, small and mini models occupy an important position and are expected to account for more than 50% of global revenue in 2031. From the perspective of product market application, commercial use plays an important role, and it is expected that global revenue will account for 82.81% in 2031. Satellites have become a new area of competition and competition between major powers, and various countries have strategically supported the development of this industry. Commercial aerospace is shifting from traditional space exploration to broader commercial applications, which has brought broad development opportunities for star sensors. However, due to the particularity of the product, the development of star sensors will be affected by technology, geopolitics, etc.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Star Sensor Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Star Sensor sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Star Sensor sales for 2025 through 2031. With Star Sensor sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Star Sensor industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Star Sensor landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Star Sensor portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Star Sensor market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Star Sensor and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Star Sensor.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Star Sensor market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Mini
Micro
Nano
Segmentation by Application:
Military and Government
Commercial
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
BAE Systems (Ball Aerospace)
Sodern
Rocket Lab
CASC 8th Academy 803 Research Institute
CASC 5th Academy 502 Research Institute
Blue Canyon Technologies
Hubei Jiuzhiyang Infrared System
AAC Clyde Space
TY-Space
Berlin Space Technologies
TERMA
VECTRONIC Aerospace
NanoAvionics
CubeSpace
KAIROSPACE
Antrix Corporation
Solar MEMS
Leonardo
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Star Sensor market?
What factors are driving Star Sensor market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Star Sensor market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Star Sensor break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
The star sensor is an attitude measurement device that uses stars as a reference source. It is currently the most precise spacecraft attitude determination tool with the smallest error over time. It has the advantages of good autonomy, good passive star measurement concealment, strong anti-electromagnetic interference ability, high attitude and orientation accuracy, and errors do not accumulate over time. It is mainly used for attitude control and astronomical navigation of satellites and spacecrafts.
The star sensor is mainly divided into two parts: imaging system and image processing system in terms of working principle. The star sensor first uses an optical lens and an image sensor to image a star. After star point extraction and centroid positioning, the position and brightness information of the star point on the image sensor target surface is obtained. Then the star point corresponding to the star point in the star catalog is obtained through star map recognition. Finally, the three-axis attitude of the star sensor is obtained through attitude calculation based on the recognition results, providing attitude data for the carrier control system to realize the navigation of the carrier.
The current major global manufacturers of star sensors include BAE Systems (Ball Aerospace), Sodern, Rocket Lab, CASC 8th Academy 803 Research Institute and CASC 5th Academy 502 Research Institute. In 2024, the top three manufacturers will account for 70.62% of the global revenue market share.
From a regional perspective, the UK maintains its leading position in the European market, and it is expected that the important market position of the Asia-Pacific region will become more prominent in the next few years. From the perspective of product type and technology, small and mini models occupy an important position and are expected to account for more than 50% of global revenue in 2031. From the perspective of product market application, commercial use plays an important role, and it is expected that global revenue will account for 82.81% in 2031. Satellites have become a new area of competition and competition between major powers, and various countries have strategically supported the development of this industry. Commercial aerospace is shifting from traditional space exploration to broader commercial applications, which has brought broad development opportunities for star sensors. However, due to the particularity of the product, the development of star sensors will be affected by technology, geopolitics, etc.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Star Sensor Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Star Sensor sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Star Sensor sales for 2025 through 2031. With Star Sensor sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Star Sensor industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Star Sensor landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Star Sensor portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Star Sensor market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Star Sensor and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Star Sensor.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Star Sensor market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Mini
Micro
Nano
Segmentation by Application:
Military and Government
Commercial
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
BAE Systems (Ball Aerospace)
Sodern
Rocket Lab
CASC 8th Academy 803 Research Institute
CASC 5th Academy 502 Research Institute
Blue Canyon Technologies
Hubei Jiuzhiyang Infrared System
AAC Clyde Space
TY-Space
Berlin Space Technologies
TERMA
VECTRONIC Aerospace
NanoAvionics
CubeSpace
KAIROSPACE
Antrix Corporation
Solar MEMS
Leonardo
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Star Sensor market?
What factors are driving Star Sensor market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Star Sensor market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Star Sensor break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
139 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Star Sensor by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Star Sensor by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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