Product Code: AS 9296
The Satellite Propulsion market is estimated in terms of market size to be USD 2.60 billion in 2024 to USD 5.19 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 12.2%. The satellite propulsion market is driven by the increasing advancemnts in propulsion technology. Manufacturers are focusing on developing efficient and cost effective propulsion technologies such as electric propulsion, which lower the fuel mass and allows more payload capacity. Additionally, the demand for sustainable propulsion technology drives the development of green propulsion which addresses environmental concerns and comply with regulations.
Scope of the Report |
Years Considered for the Study | 2020-2030 |
Base Year | 2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024-2030 |
Units Considered | Value (USD Billion) |
Segments | Platform, System, Propulsion Technology, End User and Region |
Regions covered | North America, Europe, APAC, RoW |
"The Commercial segment will account for the largest market share in the Satellite Propulsion market during the forecast period."
The Commercial segment in satellite propulsion market is expected to grow at highest CAGR during the forecast period. This growth is attributed to the increasing demand for satellite based internet services in remote areas. Additionally, cost-effective propulsion technologies such as electric propulsion, enables small players to enter the market with affordable satellite launch. The increasing deployment of satellites for monitoring climate change, agriculture and resource mapping applications also contributing the growth of satellite propulsion market for commercial segment.
"The Asia Pacific market is estimated to lead the market."
The Asia Pacific Satellite Propulsion market is expected to lead the market during the forecast period of 2024-2030. The region has a strong and developed space industry in place. Investment in the space industry in Asia Pacific has increased continuously in recent years. Australia is the fastest-growing country in the Asia Pacific Satellite Propulsion market. Various factors, like increasing satellite deployment, rising demand for satellite based internet, demand for advanced propulsion technologies contribute to the region's dominance.
Breakdown of primaries
The study contains insights from various industry experts, ranging from component suppliers to Tier 1 companies and OEMs. The break-up of the primaries is as follows:
- By Company Type: Tier 1-35%; Tier 2-45%; and Tier 3-20%
- By Designation: C Level-35%; Directors-25%; and Others-40%
- By Region: North America-20%; Europe-25%; Asia Pacific-35%; Middle East-10%; RoW-10%
Northrop Grumman (US), Safran SA (France), Thales Alenia Space (France), L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (US), and Airbus (France) are some of the leading players operating in the Satellite Propulsion market.
Research Coverage
The study covers the Satellite Propulsion market across various segments and subsegments. It aims to estimate the size and growth potential of this market across different segments based on propulsion, capacity, operation, and region. This study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the key players in the market, along with their company profiles, key observations related to their solutions and business offerings, recent developments undertaken by them, and key market strategies adopted by them.
Key benefits of buying this report:
This report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall Satellite Propulsion market and its subsegments. The report covers the entire ecosystem of the Satellite Propulsion market. It will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report will also help stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provide them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
- Analysis of key drivers and factors, such as increasing launch of satellites for communication and earth observation services, increase in public-private partnerships for development of satellite propulsion could contribute to an increase in the Satellite Propulsion market.
- Product Development/Innovation: In-depth analysis of product innovation/development by companies across various region.
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyses the Satellite Propulsion market across varied regions.
- Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new solutions, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in Satellite Propulsion market.
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and product offerings of leading players like Northrop Grumman (US), Safran SA (France), Thales Alenia Space (France), L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (US), and Airbus (France) among others in the Satellite Propulsion market.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
- 1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
- 1.3 STUDY SCOPE
- 1.3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION
- 1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
- 1.4 YEARS CONSIDERED
- 1.5 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
- 1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- 2.1 RESEARCH DATA
- 2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
- 2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
- 2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
- 2.1.2.1 Primary sources
- 2.1.2.2 Key data from primary sources
- 2.1.2.3 Breakdown of primary interviews
- 2.2 FACTOR ANALYSIS
- 2.2.1 INTRODUCTION
- 2.2.2 DEMAND-SIDE FACTORS
- 2.2.3 SUPPLY-SIDE FACTORS
- 2.3 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
- 2.3.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
- 2.3.1.1 Market size estimation methodology (demand side)
- 2.3.1.2 Market size estimation: US satellite propulsion market
- 2.3.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
- 2.4 DATA TRIANGULATION
- 2.5 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
- 2.6 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
- 2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
- 4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN SATELLITE PROPULSION MARKET
- 4.2 SATELLITE PROPULSION MARKET, BY END USER
- 4.3 SATELLITE PROPULSION MARKET, BY PROPULSION TECHNOLOGY
- 4.4 SATELLITE PROPULSION MARKET, BY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
- 5.1 INTRODUCTION
- 5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
- 5.2.1 DRIVERS
- 5.2.1.1 Rise in satellite launches for communication and Earth observation services
- 5.2.1.2 Increased adoption of electric propulsion systems for efficiency and longevity of satellites
- 5.2.1.3 Miniaturization of propulsion systems for CubeSats and nanosatellites
- 5.2.1.4 Increase in public-private partnerships to develop satellite propulsion technology
- 5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
- 5.2.2.1 Regulatory restrictions on toxic propellants
- 5.2.2.2 Complex and stringent government policies
- 5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
- 5.2.3.1 Development of advanced thruster technologies
- 5.2.3.2 Increased investments by government agencies for space sustainability
- 5.2.4 CHALLENGES
- 5.2.4.1 Thermal management issues
- 5.2.4.2 Supply chain management issues
- 5.3 PRICING ANALYSIS
- 5.3.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE, BY REGION
- 5.3.2 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS, BY PLATFORM
- 5.3.3 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS, BY PROPULSION TECHNOLOGY
- 5.4 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
- 5.5 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
- 5.5.1 PROMINENT COMPANIES
- 5.5.2 PRIVATE AND SMALL ENTERPRISES
- 5.5.3 END USERS
- 5.6 TRENDS AND DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
- 5.7 HS CODES
- 5.7.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 880260)
- 5.7.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 880260)
- 5.8 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
- 5.8.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
- 5.8.2 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
- 5.9 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
- 5.9.1 THRUSTME (FRANCE) HELPED CHINESE SATELLITE COMPANY PERFORM SIGNIFICANT ORBITAL MANEUVERS
- 5.9.2 NASA'S GREEN PROPELLANT INFUSION MISSION (GPIM) SUCCESSFULLY DEMONSTRATED NEW PROPELLANT'S CAPABILITIES IN SPACE
- 5.9.3 NANOAVIONICS (US) PROVIDED GREEN MONOPROPELLANT MICROTHRUSTER PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR LITUANICASAT-2
- 5.10 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
- 5.10.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
- 5.10.2 BUYING CRITERIA
- 5.11 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2025-2026
- 5.12 INVESTMENTS AND FUNDING SCENARIO
- 5.13 OPERATIONAL DATA
- 5.14 SATELLITE PROPULSION MARKET: BUSINESS MODELS
- 5.15 TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP
- 5.16 BILL OF MATERIALS
- 5.17 TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP
- 5.18 IMPACT OF GENERATIVE AI
- 5.18.1 INTRODUCTION
- 5.18.2 ADOPTION OF AI IN SPACE BY KEY COUNTRIES
- 5.18.3 IMPACT OF AI ON SPACE INDUSTRY: USE CASES
- 5.18.4 IMPACT OF AI ON SATELLITE PROPULSION MARKET
- 5.19 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
- 5.19.1 INTRODUCTION
- 5.19.2 NORTH AMERICA
- 5.19.3 EUROPE
- 5.19.4 ASIA PACIFIC
- 5.19.5 MIDDLE EAST
- 5.19.6 LATIN AMERICA & AFRICA
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS
- 6.1 INTRODUCTION
- 6.2 TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
- 6.2.1 ADVANCED ELECTRIC THRUSTERS
- 6.2.2 IONIC LIQUID ELECTROSPRAY SYSTEMS
- 6.2.3 CUBESAT PROPULSION MODULES
- 6.2.4 HYBRID PROPULSION
- 6.2.5 GREEN PROPELLANT TECHNOLOGY
- 6.3 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
- 6.3.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
- 6.3.1.1 Solar sail propulsion
- 6.3.1.2 Resistojet propulsion
- 6.3.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
- 6.3.2.1 Propellant-less electrodynamic tethers
- 6.3.2.2 Cryogenic propellant storage and handling
- 6.4 IMPACT OF MEGATRENDS
- 6.4.1 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
- 6.4.2 MICRO PROPULSION
- 6.4.3 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING
- 6.5 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
- 6.6 PATENT ANALYSIS
7 SATELLITE PROPULSION MARKET, BY END USER
- 7.1 INTRODUCTION
- 7.2 COMMERCIAL
- 7.2.1 INCREASING COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS OF SATELLITES TO DRIVE GROWTH
- 7.3 GOVERNMENT & CIVIL
- 7.3.1 INCREASED FUNDING FROM GOVERNMENTS TO BOOST ADVANCEMENTS IN SATELLITE PROPULSION SYSTEMS
- 7.4 DEFENSE
- 7.4.1 SATELLITE PROPULSION SYSTEMS ENABLE RELIABILE, SECURE, AND ADAPTABLE SATELLITE OPERATIONS
8 SATELLITE PROPULSION MARKET, BY PROPULSION TECHNOLOGY
- 8.1 INTRODUCTION
- 8.2 CHEMICAL
- 8.2.1 CHEMICAL PROPULSION SYSTEMS ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR HIGH SPECIFIC IMPULSE (ISP) AND ABILITY TO DELIVER SIGNIFICANT THRUST
- 8.2.2 SOLID
- 8.2.3 LIQUID
- 8.2.4 HYBRID
- 8.3 ELECTRIC
- 8.3.1 ELECTRIC PROPULSION TECHNOLOGY OFFERS HIGH EFFICIENCY AND LOW THRUST
- 8.3.2 ELECTROTHERMAL
- 8.3.3 ELECTROMAGNETIC
- 8.3.4 ELECTROSTATIC
- 8.4 OTHER TECHNOLOGIES
- 8.4.1 SOLAR
- 8.4.2 TETHER
- 8.4.3 COLD & WARM GAS
9 SATELLITE PROPULSION MARKET, BY PLATFORM
- 9.1 INTRODUCTION
- 9.2 SMALL
- 9.2.1 RAPID DEPLOYMENT OF SATELLITES IN INTERPLANETARY MISSIONS TO DRIVE GROWTH
- 9.3 MEDIUM
- 9.3.1 MEDIUM SATELLITES INTEGRATE BIPROPELLANT CHEMICAL SYSTEMS FOR LAUNCHES AND ELECTRIC PROPULSION FOR IN-ORBIT MANEUVERS
- 9.4 LARGE
- 9.4.1 LARGE SATELLITES REQUIRE PROPULSION SYSTEMS TO ACHIEVE PRECISE ORBIT INSERTION
10 SATELLITE PROPULSION MARKET, BY SYSTEM
- 10.1 INTRODUCTION
- 10.2 THRUSTERS
- 10.2.1 INCREASING DEMAND FOR EFFICIENT PROPULSION SYSTEMS FOR EXTENDED MISSIONS TO DRIVE GROWTH
- 10.2.2 CHEMICAL
- 10.2.2.1 Monopropellant
- 10.2.2.2 Bipropellant
- 10.2.3 NON-CHEMICAL
- 10.2.3.1 Cold & warm gas
- 10.2.3.2 Electric
- 10.2.3.2.1 Hall-effect thrusters
- 10.2.3.2.2 Ion thrusters
- 10.2.3.2.3 Pulsed plasma thrusters
- 10.2.3.2.4 Others
- 10.3 PROPELLANT FEED SYSTEMS
- 10.3.1 PROPELLANT FEED SYSTEMS ARE USED FOR AUXILIARY PROPULSION APPLICATIONS REQUIRING LOW SYSTEM PRESSURE
- 10.3.2 SENSORS
- 10.3.3 FILTERS
- 10.3.4 VALVES
- 10.3.5 PUMPS
- 10.3.6 PRESSURE REGULATORS
- 10.3.7 FUEL TANKS
- 10.3.8 OTHERS
- 10.4 POWER PROCESSING UNITS
- 10.4.1 NEED FOR RELIABLE POWER SUPPLY IN SPACE OPERATIONS TO DRIVE GROWTH
- 10.5 OTHER SYSTEMS
11 SATELLITE PROPULSION MARKET, BY REGION
- 11.1 INTRODUCTION
- 11.2 NORTH AMERICA
- 11.2.1 PESTLE ANALYSIS: NORTH AMERICA
- 11.2.2 US
- 11.2.2.1 Presence of key manufacturers and space agencies to drive market growth
- 11.2.3 CANADA
- 11.2.3.1 Increasing government support to lead market growth
- 11.3 ASIA PACIFIC
- 11.3.1 PESTLE ANALYSIS: ASIA PACIFIC
- 11.3.2 CHINA
- 11.3.2.1 Modernization and presence of prominent players
- 11.3.3 INDIA
- 11.3.3.1 Rise in government initiatives to lead market
- 11.3.4 JAPAN
- 11.3.4.1 Government support and technological developments to boost growth
- 11.3.5 SOUTH KOREA
- 11.3.5.1 Modernization programs to increase fuel efficiency to drive growth
- 11.3.6 AUSTRALIA
- 11.3.6.1 Rapid technological advancements in satellite industry to boost growth
- 11.4 EUROPE
- 11.4.1 PESTLE ANALYSIS: EUROPE
- 11.4.2 UK
- 11.4.2.1 Development of advanced satellite propulsion systems to boost market
- 11.4.3 GERMANY
- 11.4.3.1 Innovations and significant contributions from research institutions and corporations to drive market
- 11.4.4 ITALY
- 11.4.4.1 Collaboration between academia and major companies to boost growth
- 11.4.5 RUSSIA
- 11.4.5.1 Increase in space projects and satellite launches to spur growth
- 11.4.6 FRANCE
- 11.4.6.1 Focus on space exploration and satellite technologies to boost growth
- 11.5 MIDDLE EAST
- 11.5.1 PESTLE ANALYSIS: MIDDLE EAST
- 11.5.2 GCC
- 11.5.2.1 UAE
- 11.5.2.1.1 Need to enhance satellite propulsion capabilities to drive growth
- 11.5.2.2 Saudi Arabia
- 11.5.2.2.1 Increasing investments and partnerships between satellite manufacturers to drive market
- 11.5.3 REST OF MIDDLE EAST
- 11.6 REST OF THE WORLD
- 11.6.1 LATIN AMERICA
- 11.6.1.1 Rapid adoption of electric propulsion technology to drive market
- 11.6.2 AFRICA
- 11.6.2.1 Increasing investments in space industry to drive market
12 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 12.1 INTRODUCTION
- 12.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2020-2024
- 12.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS
- 12.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
- 12.5 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
- 12.5.1 STARS
- 12.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS
- 12.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
- 12.5.4 PARTICIPANTS
- 12.5.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT
- 12.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
- 12.6.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
- 12.6.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
- 12.6.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
- 12.6.4 STARTING BLOCKS
- 12.6.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING
- 12.7 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
- 12.8 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON
- 12.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
- 12.9.1 DEALS
- 12.9.2 OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
13 COMPANY PROFILES
- 13.1 KEY PLAYERS
- 13.1.1 NORTHROP GRUMMAN
- 13.1.1.1 Business overview
- 13.1.1.2 Products/Solutions offered
- 13.1.1.3 Recent developments
- 13.1.1.3.1 Other developments
- 13.1.1.4 MnM view
- 13.1.1.4.1 Key strengths
- 13.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices
- 13.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 13.1.2 SAFRAN
- 13.1.2.1 Business overview
- 13.1.2.2 Products/Solutions offered
- 13.1.2.3 Recent developments
- 13.1.2.3.1 Deals
- 13.1.2.3.2 Other developments
- 13.1.2.4 MnM view
- 13.1.2.4.1 Key strengths
- 13.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
- 13.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 13.1.3 THALES ALENIA SPACE
- 13.1.3.1 Business overview
- 13.1.3.2 Products/Solutions offered
- 13.1.3.3 Recent developments
- 13.1.3.3.1 Deals
- 13.1.3.3.2 Other developments
- 13.1.3.4 MnM view
- 13.1.3.4.1 Key strengths
- 13.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
- 13.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 13.1.4 L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
- 13.1.4.1 Business overview
- 13.1.4.2 Products/Solutions offered
- 13.1.4.3 Recent developments
- 13.1.4.4 MnM view
- 13.1.4.4.1 Key strengths
- 13.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
- 13.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 13.1.5 AIRBUS
- 13.1.5.1 Business overview
- 13.1.5.2 Products/Solutions offered
- 13.1.5.3 Recent developments
- 13.1.5.3.1 Other developments
- 13.1.5.4 MnM view
- 13.1.5.4.1 Key strengths
- 13.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices
- 13.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 13.1.6 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
- 13.1.6.1 Business overview
- 13.1.6.2 Products/Solutions offered
- 13.1.6.3 Recent developments
- 13.1.6.3.1 Other developments
- 13.1.7 MOOG INC.
- 13.1.7.1 Business overview
- 13.1.7.2 Products/Solutions offered
- 13.1.7.3 Recent developments
- 13.1.7.3.1 Other developments
- 13.1.8 DAWN AEROSPACE
- 13.1.8.1 Business overview
- 13.1.8.2 Products/Solutions offered
- 13.1.8.3 Recent developments
- 13.1.9 RAFAEL ADVANCED DEFENSE SYSTEMS
- 13.1.9.1 Business overview
- 13.1.9.2 Products/Solutions offered
- 13.1.10 IHI CORPORATION
- 13.1.10.1 Business overview
- 13.1.10.2 Products/Solutions offered
- 13.1.11 CU AEROSPACE
- 13.1.11.1 Business overview
- 13.1.11.2 Products/Solutions offered
- 13.1.11.3 Recent developments
- 13.1.11.3.1 Other developments
- 13.1.12 EXOTRAIL
- 13.1.12.1 Business overview
- 13.1.12.2 Products/Solutions offered
- 13.1.12.3 Recent developments
- 13.1.12.3.1 Other developments
- 13.1.13 OHB SE
- 13.1.13.1 Business overview
- 13.1.13.2 Products/Solutions offered
- 13.1.13.3 Recent developments
- 13.1.13.3.1 Other developments
- 13.1.14 BUSEK CO. INC.
- 13.1.14.1 Business overview
- 13.1.14.2 Products/Solutions offered
- 13.1.14.3 Recent developments
- 13.1.14.3.1 Other developments
- 13.1.15 BOEING
- 13.1.15.1 Business overview
- 13.1.15.2 Products/Solutions offered
- 13.1.16 ARIANE GROUP LTD
- 13.1.16.1 Business overview
- 13.1.16.2 Products/Solutions offered
- 13.1.16.3 Recent developments
- 13.1.16.3.1 Other developments
- 13.2 OTHER PLAYERS
- 13.2.1 ENPULSION GMBH
- 13.2.2 THRUSTME
- 13.2.3 ORBION SPACE TECHNOLOGY
- 13.2.4 VACCO INDUSTRIES
- 13.2.5 IENAI SPACE
- 13.2.6 BELLATRIX AEROSPACE
- 13.2.7 PHASEFOUR
- 13.2.8 BENCHMARK SPACE SYSTEMS
- 13.2.9 KREIOS SPACE
- 13.2.10 MAGDRIVE TECHNOLOGIES
14 APPENDIX
- 14.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
- 14.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS' SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
- 14.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
- 14.4 RELATED REPORTS
- 14.5 AUTHOR DETAILS