PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1739377
PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1739377
Global Space Logistics Market to Reach US$4.5 Billion by 2030
The global market for Space Logistics estimated at US$1.7 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$4.5 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 17.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Space Situational Awareness, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 18.0% CAGR and reach US$2.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Space Exploration segment is estimated at 15.8% CAGR over the analysis period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$437.5 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 16.9% CAGR
The Space Logistics market in the U.S. is estimated at US$437.5 Million in the year 2024. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$687.6 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 16.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 16.5% and 15.5% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 13.1% CAGR.
Global Space Logistics Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized
What Role Does Logistics Play in the Expanding Space Economy?
Space logistics encompasses the planning, transportation, and servicing of payloads, satellites, and spacecraft from Earth to orbit and within space itself. As orbital activity increases-driven by satellite constellations, human spaceflight, lunar exploration, and future Mars missions-logistics is becoming a critical pillar of the space economy. This includes launch logistics, satellite deployment, in-orbit refueling, debris removal, cargo transport to space stations, and robotic servicing of satellites and habitats.
Traditionally, logistics ended with a satellite reaching orbit, but now it extends to maintaining, relocating, or extending the life of assets in space. The commercialization of low Earth orbit (LEO) and the emergence of planned lunar gateways are expanding logistical requirements across geographies and altitudes. With NASA, ESA, and private firms investing in orbital outposts, reusable cargo modules, and refueling spacecraft, space logistics is evolving from a mission-specific function into a full-fledged service economy.
How Are Technologies Enabling Next-Generation Space Logistics Capabilities?
Major innovations are reshaping the way space logistics is planned and executed. Reusable launch systems, pioneered by companies like SpaceX and Rocket Lab, are significantly reducing the cost per kilogram to orbit, making frequent deliveries to space more feasible. Autonomous docking systems, robotic arms, and advanced navigation systems are enabling orbital servicing missions, satellite repositioning, and even construction of modular space infrastructure in microgravity.
In-space propulsion systems, such as electric and ion thrusters, are making long-duration logistics missions more efficient, especially for payload transfers between orbits or toward the Moon. On-orbit servicing platforms are being developed to refuel, repair, or deorbit aging satellites, extending their operational lifetimes and supporting sustainable space operations. Future developments such as orbital tugs, lunar cargo landers, and interplanetary logistics platforms will further expand the scope of space logistics. Additionally, software platforms using AI and blockchain are being tested to plan, optimize, and authenticate multi-stage supply chains in space.
Which Missions and Stakeholders Are Driving Demand for Space Logistics Services?
The growing constellation of commercial satellites, the rise of in-space manufacturing, and the establishment of orbital space stations are generating consistent demand for logistics services. Space agencies are planning regular missions to support lunar and deep space habitats, while private firms are preparing infrastructure to support commercial space tourism and asteroid mining. Logistics companies are being contracted not only for launch coordination but also for in-space mobility and station resupply.
The U.S. leads the market, bolstered by NASA’s Artemis program and the development of the Lunar Gateway. Private players such as Northrop Grumman, SpaceX, and Sierra Space are providing cargo and servicing capabilities. Europe and Japan are also actively developing their own in-space logistics capabilities, while China is constructing its own modular space station and lunar supply architecture. Emerging spacefaring nations in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are seeking collaborative opportunities in orbital logistics as a means of enhancing their strategic presence in space.
The Growth in the Space Logistics Market Is Driven by Several Factors…
It is driven by the rise of satellite mega-constellations, increasing demand for in-orbit servicing and refueling, and the expansion of human and robotic activity beyond low Earth orbit. The development of reusable launch vehicles, robotic docking systems, and autonomous navigation technologies is making repeated space deliveries feasible and cost-efficient. Demand is also rising from the defense sector, which requires rapid satellite replenishment and orbital asset mobility in contested environments.
In addition, long-term space exploration goals-such as lunar colonization, Mars expeditions, and space-based manufacturing-are creating entirely new supply chain needs in cislunar space and beyond. The commercialization of orbital space stations and space tourism will necessitate routine cargo delivery and waste retrieval services. Government investment in public-private partnerships, combined with rising private sector interest in space infrastructure, is accelerating the maturation of space logistics as a standalone industry. As Earth-to-orbit and in-space transportation becomes more frequent and reliable, logistics will form the operational backbone of the growing space economy.
SCOPE OF STUDY:
The report analyzes the Space Logistics market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:
Segments:
Operation (Space Situational Awareness, Space Exploration, Active Debris Removal, On-Orbit Servicing Assembly & Manufacturing, Last Mile Logistics); Payload (Spacecraft & Satellites Systems, Cargo & Material, Other Payloads)
Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.
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