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Rocket solid propulsion refers to a propulsion system that uses solid propellant, where the fuel and oxidizer are combined into a solid grain. Upon ignition, the solid propellant burns from the inside out, generating high-pressure gas that is expelled through a nozzle to produce thrust.
The primary types of rocket solid propulsion include boosters, upper stages, and in-space propulsion systems. Boosters are high-thrust rocket engines, typically solid-fueled, that provide the initial thrust to launch a rocket and are discarded once their fuel is exhausted. Rocket types include launch vehicles, spacecraft propulsion, and military rockets, with common propellant types such as ammonium perchlorate composite propellant (APCP), hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB), and polyurethane (PU). These systems are employed in a wide range of applications, including earth observation, navigation, communication, and space exploration, and are used by government agencies, commercial companies, and research institutions.
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The rocket solid propulsion market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $296.61 billion in 2024 to $309.65 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The growth observed in the historic period can be credited to increased defense budgets, expanded space exploration activities, rising geopolitical tensions, a surge in satellite launches, and a growing reliance on ICBMs and SLBMs.
The rocket solid propulsion market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $364.47 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth projected for the forecast period is driven by the rising demand for small satellite launches, the expansion of private spaceflight initiatives, the growing adoption of hypersonic missiles, increasing investments in space defense systems, and advancements in reusable launch vehicle technologies. Key trends during the forecast period include the development of advanced sensors and control systems, green propellant innovations, the advancement of propellant compositions, breakthroughs in thermal management, enhanced reusability, and the extension of propulsion system lifecycles.
The increasing number of satellite launches is expected to drive the growth of the rocket solid propulsion market. Satellite launches involve sending artificial satellites into space using rockets for purposes such as communication, navigation, research, and earth observation. This surge in launches is largely driven by the growing demand for enhanced communication, as satellites are crucial for improving connectivity and enabling faster, more reliable data transmission for internet, television, and telecommunication services, especially in remote and underserved regions. Rocket solid propulsion plays a vital role in these deployments by providing the necessary thrust and reliability to accurately position satellites in their designated orbits. For example, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, as of spring 2022, there were nearly 5,500 active satellites in orbit, with projections indicating an additional 58,000 could be launched by 2030. Thus, the growing number of satellite launches is fueling the expansion of the rocket solid propulsion market.
Key players in the rocket solid propulsion market are focusing on innovative developments such as solid propellant rockets to improve launch efficiency and lower mission costs. A solid propellant rocket uses a pre-mixed combination of fuel and oxidizer in solid form, packed into the combustion chamber and ignited to generate thrust. For instance, in June 2023, Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd., a commercial space launch company based in China, successfully launched its largest solid propellant rocket, Lijian-1. The rocket deployed 26 satellites into orbit in a single mission, showcasing improved launch efficiency and reduced mission costs. This was the second flight of Lijian-1, highlighting the increasing reliability and technological advancement of solid propulsion systems. The rocket integrated breakthroughs in six core technologies and utilized 13 domestic innovations for the first time, demonstrating China's progress in solid carrier rocket development.
In June 2023, Anduril Industries Inc., a U.S.-based defense and space manufacturing firm, acquired Adranos for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition aims to strengthen the U.S. solid rocket motor supply chain by increasing competition, expanding industrial capacity, and accelerating the development and production of vital propulsion systems for defense purposes. Adranos Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer, specializes in solid rocket motors and solid rocket propulsion systems.
Major players in the rocket solid propulsion market are The Boeing Company, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Safran S.A., Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Holdings plc, Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc., Airbus SE, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Arianespace SA, Anduril Industries Inc., Firefly Aerospace Inc., Avio S.p.A., Gilmour Space Technologies Pty Ltd., EDePro - Engine Development and Production d.o.o., Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited, Firehawk Aerospace Inc., Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc., and Thiokol Propulsion.
North America was the largest region in the rocket solid propulsion market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in rocket solid propulsion report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the rocket solid propulsion market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The rocket solid propulsion market consists of sales of solid propellants, propulsion motors, casings and nozzles, ignition systems, and control systems. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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