PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1739379
PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1739379
Global Spacesuits Market to Reach US$1.5 Billion by 2030
The global market for Spacesuits estimated at US$989.0 Million in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$1.5 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. IVA Suits, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.2% CAGR and reach US$1.0 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the EVA Suits segment is estimated at 4.9% CAGR over the analysis period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$260.0 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 6.9% CAGR
The Spacesuits market in the U.S. is estimated at US$260.0 Million in the year 2024. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$239.2 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 6.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% and 5.9% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 5.6% CAGR.
Global Spacesuits Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized
Why Are Spacesuits Critical to Human Survival and Mobility in Space?
Spacesuits are sophisticated, life-supporting garments designed to protect astronauts from the harsh conditions of outer space, including extreme temperatures, vacuum exposure, micrometeoroid impacts, and radiation. Beyond basic protection, modern spacesuits enable mobility, dexterity, communication, and physiological monitoring during extravehicular activities (EVAs), planetary surface exploration, and launch/landing phases. As space agencies and private companies pursue ambitious human spaceflight programs, the demand for advanced spacesuit systems is intensifying.
The requirements for next-generation spacesuits have expanded significantly. While historical suits were primarily used for low-Earth orbit missions, new programs like NASA’s Artemis, SpaceX’s lunar transport missions, and emerging commercial spaceflight ventures require suits optimized for long-duration, partial-gravity environments such as the Moon and Mars. The increasing participation of civilians in orbital and suborbital flights also necessitates simplified, customizable, and safety-certified suit designs for non-astronaut passengers.
What Innovations Are Revolutionizing Spacesuit Engineering and Functionality?
Recent technological breakthroughs are making spacesuits lighter, more flexible, and more intelligent. Advanced textiles with thermal insulation, dust-repellency, and radiation resistance are replacing traditional multi-layered designs. Joint mobility has been significantly improved through biomechanical engineering and exoskeleton integration, reducing astronaut fatigue and increasing operational range during surface missions. Embedded biosensors now monitor vitals like heart rate, hydration, and oxygen saturation in real time.
New spacesuit architectures include modular components for rapid reconfiguration, 3D-scanned custom fits for comfort, and augmented reality (AR) visors for mission support overlays. Smart fabrics and miniaturized life support systems are being developed to reduce bulk and improve airflow, CO2 scrubbing, and temperature regulation. Moreover, adaptive pressurization systems are enabling smoother transitions between ambient and vacuum environments, while robotic assistive features are being tested for tasks like rock sampling and tool manipulation during planetary EVAs.
Which Programs and Markets Are Expanding the Need for Spacesuit Development?
NASA, ESA, Roscosmos, and emerging space agencies are actively upgrading their suit inventories for lunar and Mars missions. Commercial players such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Axiom Space are also developing proprietary spacesuit systems for their spacecraft and space station modules. Space tourism operators-like Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin-are demanding user-friendly, cost-efficient suits for suborbital and orbital leisure missions, further diversifying the end-user base.
The Artemis program is currently the most significant driver of high-spec lunar surface suits, while private lunar landers and exploration missions are also expected to deploy suit-compatible habitats and mobility systems. Defense and research agencies are exploring dual-use technologies where spacesuit components inform future military or Arctic gear development. Meanwhile, academic institutions and technology firms are partnering on wearable sensors and assistive technologies with spin-off applications beyond space.
The Growth in the Spacesuits Market Is Driven by Several Factors…
It is driven by the expansion of human spaceflight programs, the resurgence of lunar and planetary exploration, and the growing participation of commercial firms in space tourism and orbital construction. Increasing requirements for safety, mobility, and mission-specific customization are spurring innovation in materials, pressure systems, and embedded monitoring technologies. The push for reusable, modular suit designs capable of supporting diverse gravitational environments is also fostering rapid development.
Commercial missions and international space collaborations are accelerating procurement timelines, requiring scalable and certifiable suit production pipelines. The integration of AR, biomedical monitoring, and human-machine interface technologies is positioning next-generation suits as intelligent, mission-critical systems. As private and public missions transition from short-term orbit stays to long-duration lunar or interplanetary habitation, demand for robust, adaptable, and ergonomically advanced spacesuits is expected to grow steadily across both government and commercial sectors.
SCOPE OF STUDY:
The report analyzes the Spacesuits market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:
Segments:
Type (IVA Suits, EVA Suits); Material (Soft Shell, Hard Shell, Hybrid); End-Use (Spaceflight Mission, Training)
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 48 Featured) -
TARIFF IMPACT FACTOR
Our new release incorporates impact of tariffs on geographical markets as we predict a shift in competitiveness of companies based on HQ country, manufacturing base, exports and imports (finished goods and OEM). This intricate and multifaceted market reality will impact competitors by artificially increasing the COGS, reducing profitability, reconfiguring supply chains, amongst other micro and macro market dynamics.
We are diligently following expert opinions of leading Chief Economists (14,949), Think Tanks (62), Trade & Industry bodies (171) worldwide, as they assess impact and address new market realities for their ecosystems. Experts and economists from every major country are tracked for their opinions on tariffs and how they will impact their countries.
We expect this chaos to play out over the next 2-3 months and a new world order is established with more clarity. We are tracking these developments on a real time basis.
As we release this report, U.S. Trade Representatives are pushing their counterparts in 183 countries for an early closure to bilateral tariff negotiations. Most of the major trading partners also have initiated trade agreements with other key trading nations, outside of those in the works with the United States. We are tracking such secondary fallouts as supply chains shift.
To our valued clients, we say, we have your back. We will present a simplified market reassessment by incorporating these changes!
APRIL 2025: NEGOTIATION PHASE
Our April release addresses the impact of tariffs on the overall global market and presents market adjustments by geography. Our trajectories are based on historic data and evolving market impacting factors.
JULY 2025 FINAL TARIFF RESET
Complimentary Update: Our clients will also receive a complimentary update in July after a final reset is announced between nations. The final updated version incorporates clearly defined Tariff Impact Analyses.
Reciprocal and Bilateral Trade & Tariff Impact Analyses:
USA <> CHINA <> MEXICO <> CANADA <> EU <> JAPAN <> INDIA <> 176 OTHER COUNTRIES.
Leading Economists - Our knowledge base tracks 14,949 economists including a select group of most influential Chief Economists of nations, think tanks, trade and industry bodies, big enterprises, and domain experts who are sharing views on the fallout of this unprecedented paradigm shift in the global econometric landscape. Most of our 16,491+ reports have incorporated this two-stage release schedule based on milestones.
COMPLIMENTARY PREVIEW
Contact your sales agent to request an online 300+ page complimentary preview of this research project. Our preview will present full stack sources, and validated domain expert data transcripts. Deep dive into our interactive data-driven online platform.