Global Space Militarization Market is valued approximately USD 50 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 7.4% over the forecast period 2023-2030. Space militarization refers to the development, deployment, and utilization of military capabilities and technologies in outer space with the aim of enhancing national security, achieving strategic advantages, and protecting space-based assets. It involves the integration of space systems, satellites, surveillance, communication networks, and weapons systems to enable military operations, intelligence gathering, situational awareness, and potential offensive or defensive actions in the space domain. The ultimate objective of space militarization is to secure and protect a nation’s interests in space, ensure space dominance, and deter potential adversaries. The drivers boosting the market growth are increasing national security concerns with the desire to protect a country’s assets, infrastructure, in space and rising space budgets and investments.
Major powers are investing in space capabilities for military purposes. For example, in fiscal year 2021, the U.S. Department of Defense requested approximately $15.4 billion for space-related programs. China has been steadily increasing its space budget and investments in military space capabilities. Other countries with notable investments in space militarization include Russia, India, and France, among others. Moreover, improving Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Traffic Management (STM) and growing commercial space sector is expected to create lucrative opportunities. However, the high cost of Space Militarization and its resources and technological limitations and risks stifles market growth throughout the forecast period of 2023-2030.
The key regions considered for the Global Space Militarization Market study includes Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America dominated the market in 2022 owing to the technological advancements, robust infrastructure, and significant defense spending. With its well-established defense industry, strong presence of key players, and dedicated space-focused organizations like the U.S. Space Force, North America has positioned itself at the forefront of space militarization efforts. However, Asia Pacific is expected to become the fastest growing during the forecast period, due to the rapid advancements in its space capabilities, with countries such as China, India, and Japan making significant investments in space-based military technologies. Other countries in the region, such as South Korea and Australia, are also investing in space militarization and developing their space-based defense capabilities.
Major market player included in this report are:
The Boeing Company
General Dynamics Corporation
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Raytheon Technological Corporation
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX)
Airbus Defense and Space
L3Harris Technologies Inc.
BAE Systems plc
Thales Group
Recent Developments in the Market:
Ø In June 2023, SpaceX launched 56 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket at 11:35 a.m. ET (1535 GMT). This launch was significant as it represented SpaceX’s 43rd launch of the year and the 242nd successful flight of the Falcon 9 rocket to date.
Ø In June 2023, Boeing and Aurora Flight Sciences invested in the development of advanced defensive systems and countermeasures. These advancements are specifically focused on enhancing next-generation refueling and mobility platforms, such as the KC-46A Pegasus tanker.
Global Space Militarization Market Report Scope:
ü Historical Data – 2020 – 2021
ü Base Year for Estimation – 2022
ü Forecast period – 2023-2030
ü Report Coverage – Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
ü Segments Covered – Capability, Solution, Region
ü Regional Scope – North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
ü Customization Scope – Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analyst’s working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*
The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values to the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within countries involved in the study.
The report also caters detailed information about the crucial aspects such as driving factors & challenges which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it also incorporates potential opportunities in micro markets for stakeholders to invest along with the detailed analysis of competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:
By Capability:
Defense
Support
By Solution:
Space-based Equipment
Ground-based Equipment
Logistics & Services
By Region:
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
ROE
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
RoAPAC
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa