Space Sensors and Actuators Market Forecasts to 2028 - Global Analysis By Platform, Product Type, Application, End User and Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Space Sensors and Actuators Market is accounted for $2.7 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $6.1 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 14.7% during the forecast period. A device put on a space platform, such as a satellite, rover, or other object, is called a space sensor. It is used to gather information and keep an eye on both Earthly and celestial circumstances.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Use of solar MEMS technology in new space projects

For proper operation and satellite optimisation, Solar MEMS utilise Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology applied to high-precision solar sensors. Numerous geographical applications for solar sensors exist, including light-source tracking, pointing systems, attitude control, measurements of the sun's radiation, solar tracking platform controllers, drone attitude determination, and many more. The design, creation, and commercialization of sun sensors for cutting-edge uses like research, satellites, or solar power generation are the main goals of solar MEMS technology. With over 100 flight model sensors produced and a firm position with clients across the world, Solar MEMS is one of the primary sun sensor suppliers for nanosat and microsat missions in the space sector.

Restraint:

Hazard posed due to radiation damage and corrosive atmospheres

When a spacecraft exits the earth's atmosphere, the environment changes significantly, requiring electronics, sensors, and actuators to adapt to variations in temperature and pressure. Surfaces that are much polluted might result in electrostatic discharge. Satellites can be harmed by charging and discharging. Satellite charging describes a change in a satellite's electrostatic potential with respect to the low-density plasma around it. The size of the charge depends on the shape and orbit of the satellite. Engineers incorporate either cooling systems or insulators depending on where in space the sensors and actuators are meant to work. Protons and cosmic rays, which are continually streaming across space and are amplified by magnetic storms on the Sun, make up the majority of transient radiation. The impact of radiation on sensors may result in erroneous currents flowing through the craft or potentially the destruction of computer chips that control both actuators and sensors.

Opportunity:

Increasing adoption of electro-hydrostatic actuators in space applications

Electro hydrostatic Actuators, sometimes referred to as power by wire devices, are replacing hydraulic systems with standalone devices that run only on electricity. They often contain servomotors, hydraulic pumps, accumulators, and servo actuators. EHAs simplify system topologies, increase safety and dependability, and remove the need for extra hydraulic pumps and tubing thanks to its built-in pump. Despite being primarily developed for the aircraft industry, this technology has now been used to a number of other fields, including space, where hydraulic power is frequently used. Electro hydrostatic (EHA) actuators offer solutions for two-fault tolerant, exceptionally dependable steering control. In EHA actuation, the motor is driven by gears, and the output of the pump directly moves a typical hydraulic piston.

Threat:

Sensor and actuator technology maturity for surface missions

Releasing manned and unmanned space exploration to locations outside of GEO is a technically challenging, politically challenging, and programmatically challenging endeavour. The mission offers chances to learn more about and showcase sensor and actuator technologies that address the difficulties of upcoming human missions to Mars. Additionally, the designing and integration of complicated devices requires specialised knowledge, a solid methodology, and a specific toolkit, all of which raise the price of the devices as a whole. As a result, it is anticipated that the transfer to more modern technical equipment would be hindered by the high cost of the products.

COVID-19 Impact:

The worldwide economy has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. The major space industry participants appear to be handling the present issue. The key market participants have had difficulties including production slowdowns, postponed satellite launches, and others. However, owing to supply chain disruption and a halt in production, tier 2 and tier 3 suppliers in the space industry saw a significant loss in income. As a result, the market for space sensors and actuators suffered as a result of the corona virus epidemic.

The sensors segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The sensors segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth. Compared to other spacecraft and rover applications, space sensors and actuators are complex. For each operation, they are utilised depending on a certain technology. For measuring the impact of radiation on end users, space observation satellites feature MEMS-based actuators, radiation-hardened sensors, electro-optical sensors for imaging, solar cells to charge the battery, and a Geiger counter to detect the quantity of radiation reaching the spacecraft. For commercial and environmental missions, space sensors are essential in ensuring that spacecraft, launch vehicles, interplanetary probes, and lander or rover applications operate as intended, with the highest level of dependability, and at the lowest feasible cost.

The Commercial segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The Commercial segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period. The NewSpace industry, satellite operators & owners, space robotic solution service providers, space exploration firms, and satellite and launch vehicle manufacturers make up the additional divisions of the commercial segment. A new generation of space enterprises has emerged as a result of the rising privatisation of space operations. National space agencies have consistently worked with and supported the most prosperous of these private businesses. The New Space industry and its affiliated businesses promise to lower the cost of access to space through developments in a variety of space sensor and actuator technologies. This will enable lower-risk, quicker-moving business models that will enable continual enhancements and eventually lead to a more prosperous space economy for all.

Region with highest share:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period. A lot of demand for smart manufacturing goods, such as smart sensors, wireless sensor networks, better actuators, etc., is generated by China's political drive for industrial modernisation. The expanding demand from China's industrial sector is attracting the attention of international providers of sensors and actuator technology. High-end machine tools, intelligent sensors, and other technology are in extremely high demand within the Chinese sector. IoT and other new sensor technologies are being used quickly in India. The nation offers the chance to spread out the deployment of these technologies and achieve economies of scale. Through creative efforts, the Indian government is promoting the use of new technology.

Region with highest CAGR:

North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period. The use of modern satellites is strongly backed politically in North America. Another important factor driving the expansion of the space sensors and actuators market in the area is the concentration of many top space sensor and actuator developers in North America, where there are established protocols for interacting with governmental organisations on defense-related issues.

Key players in the market:

Some of the key players profiled in the Space Sensors and Actuators Market include Schlumberger Limited, Teledyne UK Limited, Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Texas Instruments Incorporated, Bosch Sensortec GmbH, SMC Corporation, Renesas Electronics Corporation, Emerson Electric Co., Pegasus Actuators GmbH, TE Connectivity, Honeywell International Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Bradford Engineering B.V. and Siemens.

Key Developments:

In August 2021, Parker Hannifin Corporation, a leading market player in motion and control technologies, announced the acquisition of Meggitt PLC, a company operating in aerospace and defense motion and control technologies.

Platforms Covered:

• Rovers/Spacecraft Landers
• Satellites
• Launch Vehicle
• Capsules Or Cargos
• Interplanetary Spacecraft & Probes
• Other Platforms

Product Types Covered:

• Actuators
• Sensors

Applications Covered:

• Solar Array Drive Mechanism
• Attitude And Orbital Control System
• Command And Data Handling System
• Propeller Feed System
• Thermal System
• Rocket Motors
• Tracking And Command
• Surface Mobility And Navigation System
• Telemetry
• Engine Valve Control System
• Solar Array Drive Mechanism
• Berthing And Docking System
• Thrust Vector Control System
• Robotic Arm or Manipulator System
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:

• Government & Defence
• Commercial
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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